Sogdiana

Sogdiana was an ancient region located in Central Asia, covering parts of modern-day Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. It was a wealthy and influential area during antiquity, known for its role as a major hub of trade along the Silk Road, facilitating the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas between the East and West. The Sogdian people were skilled merchants and artisans, and their cities, like Samarkand and Bukhara, prospered through commerce and cultural diversity. Sogdiana's strategic location and vibrant economy made it a key crossroads connecting different civilizations for centuries.