Marco Polos Journey by ESTEBAN MARQUEZ ACOSTA https://padlet.com/estebanmarquez21/ltbk6k7wyepg8avs The great travels of one of the if not the greatest traveller in the world en-us 2023-04-24 16:41:03 UTC 2023-04-25 23:52:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Early Years of Marco estebanmarquez21 https://padlet.com/estebanmarquez21/ltbk6k7wyepg8avs/wish/2566018717
  • Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1254, and at the age of 17, he traveled with his father and uncle to China along the Silk Road.

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  • They then traveled to the Mongol capital of Khanbaliq, now known as Beijing, where they were welcomed by Kublai Khan and stayed for 17 years.

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  • During their stay, Marco Polo worked as an official in Kublai Khan's court and was sent on various diplomatic missions throughout the empire.

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  • He also traveled extensively throughout China, visiting cities like Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Nanjing, and documenting his experiences in his book, "The Travels of Marco Polo."

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  • In his book, Polo wrote about the geography, customs, and culture of the places he visited, including the Great Wall of China, the Chinese practice of foot-binding, and the use of paper money.

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  • He also described the abundance of spices, textiles, and other goods available in China, which helped to fuel Europe's desire for trade with the East.

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  • After 17 years in China, Marco Polo and his family returned to Venice, where they became wealthy merchants and traders.

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