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Interactive Map: Cities Along the Silk Road
Once you're in the map, click on the red dots to see the information.
Samarkand
When Samarkand first became a way station on the Silk Road in the 4th century B.C.E., it was called Maracanda and was the capital of Sogdiana.
The controversy behind this Silk Road city’s ancient wonders
Discusses whether ruins should be restored or not, but also includes history of Samarkand and the Silk Road in Uzbekistan.
City of Merchants
Whatever you desire, chances are a Sogdian merchant from Samarkand can deliver it.
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