History
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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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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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Central Asia Central Asia has amazing places of important cultural value that was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Here we present the list of the UNESCO World Heritage sites located in one or several Central Asian countries, with its date of inscription. Kazakhstan Mausoleum […]
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