Along with continuities and changes in trade networks in Eurasia, the Trans-Saharan trade network played a big role in trade from 600 C.E.-1450 C.E. First of all, the Trans-Saharan trade network was in Africa, which was very close to Eurasia. The Africans used camels to trade because they could travel long distances without needing water, unlike horses that were commonly used in Eurasia. Camels are still seen in Africa, and are a daily encounter for most Africans. Next, the main products produced and traded in Africa were gold and salt. Gold and salt were not only traded among Africans but they also made their way to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea, and eventually to Asia throughout the Silk Road or Indian Ocean trade network. Even
