This ancient Silk Road town was almost lost to time
Dandan-Oilik was once a thriving complex packed with Buddhist temples in the Taklimakan desert. What do we know now about ...
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The captivating country of art, Silk Road history and striking architecture
Chorsu Bazar was built in 1980 on a former crossroads, but it is a grand sight with a dome covered in blue and green tiles that shimmer in the sun. Food, silks and spices have been sold in this area ...
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Study Sheds Light on the Sogdians, the Ancient Silk Road Traders
A Tang Dynasty tomb unearthed in northwest China has shed new light on the lives and heritage of the Sogdians, ancient traders who played a vital role in connecting cultures along the Silk Road. The ...
Silk Road: U.S. Department of Justice Prepares to Sell Over 69,000 Bitcoins
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to sell over 69,000 bitcoins seized from Silk Road-related cases, valued at nearly ...