New Discoveries on Ancient Silk Road

A North-South trade route existed in Asia long before the East-West Silk Road appeared: many Chinese items such as mirrors and pieces of silk fabric were found in tombs in Southern Siberia. The Indus River also allowed the existence of a route from China –where the powerful Shule kingdom was located– to India and Pakistan. There are evidences that objects found in Thailand and Japan, such as coins and ornamental plates, were influenced by Chinese and Central Asian handicrafts as well.

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  • Era:
    IInd millenary B.C – 1st century B.C
    Language of article:
    English
    Source:

    The Culture Magazine of China, 1990

    Format:
    PDF
    Countries:
    Afghanistan, China, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan

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