The area was the site of wealthy trade emporia, frequently visited by traders, especially from the east, west and north.

Skilurus ruled over the Tauri and controlled the ancient trade emporium of Pontic Olbia, where he minted coins.

The former trade emporium on the Volga trade route covers an area of 4 km2.

The latter two cities were major fortresses and trade emporia of the Second Bulgarian Empire as well.

The military camp was fully developed under Vespasian with the intention of protecting Chersonesos and other Bosporean trade emporiums from the Scythians.

Since the 8th century BC, Ancient Greek traders brought their civilization to the trade emporiums in Tanais and Phanagoria.

The city monopolized obsidian along with other valuable commodities that were exchanged within the extensive trade emporium.

The peninsula is believed to be the location of the old trade emporium of Opone.

In response, a Swedish fleet embarked towards Ladoga and set that trade emporium on fire.

Through a network of Jewish itinerant merchants, or Radhanites, they were in contact with the trade emporiums of India and Spain.