Origins of the Silk Road
The Ancients
00:00
The Origins of the Silk Road
The chapter explores how ancient Central Asian communities played a crucial role in supplying precious metals like copper and tin to Bronze Age dynasties, leading to the origins of the Silk Road. It delves into the extensive metalworking industry on the Great Steppe, challenges perceptions of civilization, and highlights the connections that these communities forged through trading commodities and sharing technologies.
Play episode from 01:54
Transcript
