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Silk Road

Historical network of Eurasian trade routes

The Silk Road was a network of Asian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century. Spanning over 6,400 km (4,000 mi) on land, it played a central role in facilitating economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds.

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  • WikipediaOct 13, 2026

    “The Silk Road was a network of Asian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century.”

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