Silk Road Trade

The Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes connecting the East and West, flourishing from around the 2nd century BCE to the 14th century CE. It facilitated the exchange of goods like silk, spices, precious metals, and textiles, as well as ideas, culture, and technologies. Merchants traveled across deserts and mountains, fostering economic and cultural connections between civilizations such as China, Persia, and Europe. This trade significantly influenced social, economic, and political aspects of the regions involved, helping to shape the Medieval world by promoting globalization long before modern times.