When the Romans conquered the lands ruled by Alexander’s successors, Rome became the main market for precious goods from the East ​ — ivory from Africa, incense and myrrh from Arabia, spices and precious stones from India, and even silk from China.
Pärast seda, kui roomlased vallutasid Aleksandri järglaste võimu all olnud maad, sai Rooma peamiseks Idamaade vääriskauba turuks.