The ancient Chinese city of Dunhuang, located at a strategic crossroads of the ancient southern silk road, is famed for its art and archaeology relating to historical Buddhist worship.
Suyab - Episode 361
The Silk Road was an important trade route for many years. Suyab was an Asian city and important stop on that route.
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Otrar - Episode 358
Otrar was a city in what is today Kazakhstan. Its place in central Asia along the fabled Silk Road made it a literal crossroads of ancient history.