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Yes. The first camels came to Australia for the purpose of aiding the exploration of John Horrocks. One of these camels shot Horrocks. This occurred when the rather bad-tempered beast named Harry lurched to one side while Horrocks was unloading his gun, causing the gun barrel to discharge, right through Horrock's hand and into his jaw. Horrocks died several weeks later from subsequent infection. Harry the camel was then shot.
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When did the Afghans first migrate to Australia?
Afghans first came to Australia in 1860. They accompanied a group of camels which were brought to Australia to assist some of the explorers who recognised the value of using camels on their expeditions into the arid interior. Only the Afghan camel handlers had sufficient experience with the animals.
What else did they trade than salt and gold on the Trans Saharan trade route?
In the late 1400's, Muslim traders dominated the Trans-Sahara Trade Routes. But Portugal dominated the seas. Prince Henry of Portugal was fascinated by Africa, the huge continent to the immediate south of Portugal. It was such a vast place. He had been there during the wars with Morocco in 1415. He had a hunch that maybe, just maybe, his wonderful sailors could find a way around Africa by sea. It had never been done. It might not even be possible. There might not be a river through or a sea around Africa. The way Prince Henry looked at, though, was - what good was it to be a prince if you could not follow your hunches? Sure enough, around 1434, under the able guidance of Prince Henry the Navigator, several well organized explorations left Portugal and sailed down the west coast of Africa in search of a short cut to India, where they knew they would find gold, gems, spices, and silk. It was a good hunch. Prince Henry was right. There was a way round Africa. Around 1488, Captain Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope. Ten years later, Vasco da Gama, probably the most famous of the many famous Portuguese explorers, rounded the Cape of Good Hope and continued on to India. When Portugal showed the world that it was easier to sail around the coast of Africa than travel though the desert, the cities and towns that had sprung up along the Trans-Sahara Trade Route began to decline in influence. Trade did not stop, but it did slow down considerably. It was far less dangerous and far less costly to travel by ship than by camel.
What motivated the europeans to explore a route to southeastern Asia?
Spices, especially and other Oriental goods had been known and appreciated for a long time in Europe and demand for them had always been high. Supply only came by overland route (the so-called "Silk Road") and the amounts that could be carried by camels always was insufficient. Moreover, during the travels many local rulers levied taxes on them and goods were on the way already traded and re-traded, and sometimes wars that broke out somewhere along the route stopped supply altogether for a while. All of this lead not only to insufficient supply but also to very high prices. The Portuguese first of all quickly figured out that finding a sea-route themselves would not only cut out the many middle men, but the payload of even one ship would be much bigger than what a whole camel caravan could carry. Getting the goods themselves would at the same time allow them to corner the market through lower prices and make them still a very hefty profit. Which turned out to indeed be the case.
Who controlled the silk route in 1400's?
The Silk Road has a history of more than 2000 years, and its charm is eternal. Today, historical sites, cultural relics, magnificent sights and colorful folklore along the Silk Road still attract numerous tourists from around the world. Historically, camel, known as "boat in the desert", was the main means of transportation, but today, tourists can tour the Silk Road by air, train or motor vehicle. The Great Silk Road is a unique phenomenon in the history of mankind, with its aspiration for unity and cultural values exchange, its conquests of lands and monopolization of the markets. Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty decided in 138 B.C. to forge military alliances with kingdoms west of his northwestern archenemy the Xiongnu (or Hun) tribes. He charged General Zhang Qian with this mission, giving him one hundred of his best warriors and valuable gifts to seal the military cabals. Thirteen years later, having been a Xiongnu hostage for ten years, General Zhang returned to the Imperial Han court with only one other member of the original party. Though he had failed to make a single military alliance, General Zhang enthralled the court with information of the thirty-six commercially vibrant kingdoms west of China's frontier. Compounding the Emperor's interest was his description of the magnificent horses he'd seen in the Ferghana valley (modern day Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan); horses that were stronger and faster than any in China, horses so fine as to render the Chinese army invincible. Subsequent commercial and diplomatic ventures to the Ferghana valley failed to secure horses and so precipitated two full-scale Chinese invasions, the second of which in 102 B.C. succeeded in conquering all lands between China and the Ferghana Valley. The Chinese had secured not only horses but also foreign markets in which to sell their goods. In 73AD, the Han government sent a diplomatic mission of 36 people led by Ban Chao to Xiyu and his assistant Gan Ying arrived at Daqin (ancient Rome), on the Persian Gulf (the present Arabian Gulf), which ensured a functional Silk Road and further expanded the are to the road. Inida's famous monk also came to central China's Henan through Pakistan and Afghanistan, Silk Road in 147 AD and 401 AD respectively, to translate Buddhist books and enroll thousands of disciples. Chinese high-ranking monk Fa Xian in the Jin Dynasty (265-420) and Xuan Zang in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 respectively visited India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and dozens of other countries and districts and did missionary work in these countries along the Silk Road. Fa Xian's "Note on Buddhist Country" and Xuan Zang's "Notes about Tang's Xiyu" are important works of research in the history of ancient Xiyu, India and the Silk Road.The opening of the Silk Road underwent numerous hardships, and maintaining its smooth operation was by no means easy. Due to invasions of Xiongnu and policy mistakes of the Wang Mang regime, during the eastern Han Dynasty the Silk Road was blocked and re-opened three times. Today, China's policy of invigorating the domestic economy and opening to the outside world has imbued the Silk Road with new vitality. Every year it draws tens of thousands of foreign tourists. Overseas Chinese and compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao also frequently visit this landmark of the Chinese Nation. The number of tourist has been steadily increasing; never before has the old route see so many visitors. Modern transport, especially air communication, has greatly shortened the distances between countries and areas. The hardships endured by travelers on the Silk Road in ancient time no longer exist. But this path of ancient east-west economic and cultural exchange will continue to shine as a bridge linking together peoples of different parts of world.
Who introduced camels to Australia?
The first camels were introduced into Australia in 1840 by John Ainsworth Horrocks, who opted to use them in his exploration of the arid interior. Nine camels were imported from the Canary Islands but only one, named Harry, still survived six years later, as little was understood of the camels' needs.After Harry the camel managed to shoot Horrocks while he was trying to remove his gun from its pack, leading to a lingering and agonising death for Horrocks, the animal was itself shot.The next large group of camels was brought to Australia by George Landells in 1860 for the purpose of what would be later known as the Burke and Wills' expedition from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. These were the predecessors of today's wild camels.
Who is the Modern-day explorer whose territory is the sea?
camel
What are the release dates for National Geographic Explorer - 1985 Camel Man 1-99?
National Geographic Explorer - 1985 Camel Man 1-99 was released on: USA: 6 October 1985
Why were camels introduced to australia in 1840?
The first camels were introduced into Australia in 1840 by John Ainsworth Horrocks, who opted to use them in his exploration of the arid interior. Nine camels were imported from the Canary Islands but only one, named Harry, still survived six years later, as little was understood of the camels' needs. After Harry the camel managed to shoot Horrocks while he was trying to remove his gun from its pack, leading to a lingering and agonising death for Horrocks, the animal was itself shot. None of these original animals remained. The real introduction of camels came when a large group of camels was brought to Australia by George Landells in 1860 for the purpose of what would be later known as the Burke and Wills' expedition from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. These were the predecessors of today's wild camels. Camels continued to be brought over by later explorers. It was not uncommon for the explorers and/or the Afghan cameleers to release their camels, or for the camels to escape. Following the opening up of the interior by the explorers, the Afghan cameleers established trade routes through central Australia as, until the railways were built late in the 19th century, camels were the only means for getting goods through the inland from south to north.
Who brought camels to Australia?
Camels are not native to Australia. Australia's huge feral camel problem is a result of some of the early explorers bringing camels over from Afghanistan and surrounding countries to help them explore the desert interior of the continent. It was not uncommon for the explorers and/or the Afghan cameleers to release their camels, or for the camels to escape.
What are the release dates for The Camel Boy - 1984?
The Camel Boy - 1984 was released on: Australia: 8 May 1984 (Australian Children's International Film Festival) USA: August 1984 (Children's Film Festival, Venice, CA)
What animals have humps?
whale
What do you call a juvenille camel?
maybe a juvenille camel or a juvi camel
Where is Camel's Hump located at?
a camel's hump is located at the back of a camel.
Are there any spiders in Abu Dhabi?
Australian red back spiders are found in many coastal areas in the UAE, occasionaly Camel spiders are also found, these can be quite large :)
What is the fleece of camel called?
The fleece of a camel is called camel fleece. If it is mixed with sheep's wool, it is called camel hair.
What makes a camel gay?
A camel mating with another camel of the same sex.
