He even sent an envoy to Parthia (97 CE, an indirect Chinese-Roman contact). It was the second great period of the Silk Road's opening. It reshaped the commercial role of the Turkic tribes along this route.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Ban Chao Reopens the Silk Road?
- With a small force the Han general Ban Chao cleared the Tarim Basin of Xiongnu influence; he remained there for 36 years and formed alliances with more than 50 oases.
- When did Ban Chao Reopens the Silk Road happen?
- 73 CE
- Where did Ban Chao Reopens the Silk Road take place?
- Tarim Havzası (Xinjiang)