History
What is the Silk Road? We’ve probably all heard of the Silk Road, but how many of us really know what it is? The Silk Road consists of an extensive network of trade routes that has been around for over 2000 years, connecting the West with the East. The Ancient Silk Road conjures up many […]
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Central Asia in World Museums The cultural and historical heritage of Central Asia is displayed in different museums around the world. Here we list some of the museums that provide online access to the Central Asian objects, as well as a list of museums in Central Asia. The State Hermitage Museum The Hermitage in St. […]
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What is Central Asia? At the core of the Asian continent lies Central Asia, a region rich in history and steeped in culture. This region benefits from a blend of national identities that have been carefully cultivated over many centuries. Central Asia, as it is defined today, is comprised of five former Soviet republics: Kazakhstan, […]
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The Silk Road in Central Asia Mention the Silk Road and the name conjures images of camels loaded with exotic goods, people dressed in colorful attire, bustling markets and ancient palaces with elaborate decoration. In the trade route’s glorious heyday, however, nobody referred to their journey as a Silk Road trip, commerce as Silk Road […]
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