10 Interesting Fact About The history and significance of the Silk Road

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• Silk route is an ancient trading path that connects China and Mediterranean in the past.
• The silk route is called so because most of the goods traded are silk from China.
• Besides silk, many other items are traded in the silk route, such as spices, ceramics, and gems.
• The silk path plays an important role in the spread of religion, such as Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.
• Silk routes are also a way for cultural exchanges between Asia and Europe.
• Silk routes help develop technology and science, such as silk processing and surgical expertise.
• Silk route is also an important path for human migration and the spread of disease, such as black outbreaks.
• In the 13th century, the silk route suffered a setback due to the conquest of the Mongol over China and the discovery of the new sea route to Asia.
• In 2014, UNESCO set a silk route as a world heritage site.
• At present, the silk route is a popular tourist destination in Central Asia and China, and is an inspiration for modern arts and culture.