t. Ancient Egyptians were marvelous traders. They traded gold, linen, grain and papyrus for copper, iron, ebony, ivory, cedar wood and lapis lazuli. By the time of the First Dynasty of Egypt trade was long established with Mesopotamia, which was an early trade partner whose got a great influence over Egypt. By this same time, international trade has been initiated with the regions of the Eastern Mediterranean, Libya and Nubia.
