Many merchants on the silk road became strong supporters of monasteries which in turn became convenient weigh stations for caravans.

丝绸之路上的许多商人成为寺院的坚定支持者，寺院又成为商队方便的称重站。

Permanent trading posts became a necessity, as did regular weigh stations, since most Phoenician ships stayed close to the coast and only sailed during the day.

永久性的贸易站和常规的称重站成为了必需品，因为大多数腓尼基船只都靠近海岸，只在白天航行。