Silk flowed westward, glass and gold eastward. | The beginning of the ancient world's greatest network of trade and cultural exchange.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Effective Opening of the Silk Road (c. 130 BCE)?
- With Zhang Qian's second mission (119–115 BCE) the Central Asian caravan route was organized; Dunhuang and the Jade Gate were made part of a system; and the "heavenly horses" of Ferghana (of Iranian stock) began to reach China.
- When did The Effective Opening of the Silk Road (c. 130 BCE) happen?
- 130 BCE
- Where did The Effective Opening of the Silk Road (c. 130 BCE) take place?
- Orta Asya — Çin