"This volume explores human migration, communication, and cross-cultural exchange on the Silk Road, a complex network of trade routes spanning the Eurasian continent and beyond. It covers thousands of ...

Technicians excavate the Nestorian church at the Tangchaodun site in Qitai county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in 2022.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient Buddhist murals and statues in caves along China’s Silk Road are under “direct threat” from extreme rainfall brought by ...

Master plan for the conservation and management of the Mogao Grottoes : preparation and achievements / Fan Jinshi -- Managing cultural heritage sites : some parameters for success / Sharon Sullivan -- ...

The Silk Road, spanning over 4,000 miles and connecting the East and West, was one of history’s most important trade routes. It wasn’t just a path for exchanging silk, spices, and goods but also a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For centuries, the Royal Palace at Sanjar-Shar was an important seat of power for the Sogdians, an ancient civilization nestled in ...

We traveled the Silk Road of Uzbekistan, journeying to the ancient city of Khiva. After an overnight train ride from Tashkent, we spent the day sampling local foods, exploring the winding streets of ...

URUMQI, 7 April (BelTA - China Daily) - Two Buddhist cave complexes along the ancient Silk Road in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region opened to the public for the first time on ...

Silk, tea and spices weren't the only things that travelers carried on China's legendary Silk Road: Ancient poop shows that infectious diseases were also transported along this network of trade routes ...

Starting January 1, 2026, American travelers can visit Uzbekistan visa-free. The historic Central Asian nation is known for its Silk Road heritage and stunning architecture. Confirmed by the Uzbek ...

Picture arriving at a massive mud-brick fortress under the desert sun, walls towering like something out of an Indiana Jones film. This is Zein-o-Din Caravanserai near Yazd in Iran, a 400-year-old ...