advantages caused by the trans- saharan trade routes
Summary. The Trans-Saharan Trade Route was a trading route that traded between Mediterranean countries and sub-Saharan Africa. Early makings of this trade path began around 1000 BC, with two regions that desired salt and gold.Gold and salt trade fueled the economy of the Saharan region.he Trans-Saharan Trade Route was a trading route that traded between Mediterranean countries and sub-Saharan Africa.