10 Interesting Fact About History of the Silk Road trade route
10 Interesting Fact About History of the Silk Road trade route
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The route of the Silk Road trade has a long history, starting from the 2nd century BC until the end of the 18th century.
Silk routes are not only used for trading goods, but also for cultural, religious, and language exchanges.
The name of the silk path comes from silk cloth which is one of the main merchandise traded on this route.
Silk route stretches from China to Europe, through Central Asia, India and the Middle East.
The silk route becomes very important during the Han Dynasty in China, when the Emperor ordered the construction of the highway that connects China with Central Asia.
During the Middle Ages, the silk route became the main route for Muslim traders who travel to China and India.
One of the famous figures who travel to the silk route is Italian explorer Marco Polo, who spent 17 years in Central Asia and China.
The silk pathway was cut off in the 14th century due to the spread of disease and invasion from the Mongols.
Only in the 19th century, the silk route became popular as a trade route between China and Europe, this time through a safer sea route.
At present, the silk route is a popular tourist destination for travelers who want to follow in the footsteps of ancient traders and explore historical places along this route.
