Which term best describes the role of traders living along the swahili coast? artisans transporters middle men manufacturers

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. (artisans) The term that best describes the role of traders living along the Swahili Coast would be artisans. It is a skilled craft worker who makes or creates things by hand that may be functional or strictly decorative. Hope this helps. 

Because the discoveries were some of the oldest human remains.