The Silk Road: everything you wanted to know
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The Heyday of the Silk Road
This chapter explores the prominence of the Silk Road in the 13th and 14th centuries, discussing the geopolitical importance of Samarkand and the challenges faced by early Chinese diplomat Zhang Chen. It also addresses listener questions about the end of the Silk Road and the role of the Ottoman Empire.
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