Silk Road Activity

DETAILS: Neutral among neighbors, grew wealthy as one of last spots on route. GOODS: muslin, ebony, ivory, precious stones. slaves, olive oil, myrrh, and perfumes.

• Palmyra

• Mashhad

• Ctesiphon

• Merv

DETAILS: Benefitted from travelers, home to famous Imam Reza Shrine. GOODS: Rugs, tapestries, food

• Palmyra

• Ctesiphon

• Mashhad

• Merv

DETAILS: Diverse city at the time but in ruins and no longer occupied today. GOODS: Linens, blankets, dyed fabrics, and honey.

• Palmyra

• Ctesiphon

• Mashhad

• Merv

DETAILS: One of largest cities in the world, site of a massacre by Tolu Khan. GOODS: Camels, horses, wheat, barley, cotton

• Palmyra

• Ctesiphon

• Mashhad

• Merv

DETAILS: Conquered many times, diverse community, at the center & crossroads. GOODS: Metal, wool, clothing, blankets.

• Samarkand

• Kuqa

• Kashgar

• Dunhuang

DETAILS: Edge of China; furthest reach of the Tang Empire; diverse culture. GOODS: Cotton, flax, hemp, Buddhist beliefs.

• Samarkand

• Kuqa

• Kashgar

• Dunhuang

DETAILS: Last stop for caravans, diverse cultural center. GOODS: Silk, spices, jade, porcelain.

• Samarkand

• Kuqa

• Kashgar

• Dunhuang

DETAILS: Part of a Buddhist kingdom; oasis city; once under Muslim rule. GOODS: Fruit, almonds, spices, music, writing

• Samarkand

• Kashgar

• Kuqa

• Dunhuang