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Article Xian The Silk Road begins in the massive Xi'an, capital of China's Tang Empire. Article Turfan After months spent baking under the blazing sun, the caravan has reached Turfan. At last, here is a lush oasis refuge from the harsh... Article Samarkand As the caravan approaches the fabled city of Samarkand, the gates swing open. Are you seeking the finest silk brocade? A sable coat,... Article Baghdad The journey along the Silk Road has taken you thousands of miles from the imperial city of Xi'an, China. At last, here is its western... Article Sea Routes While caravan merchants of the Silk Road risked their worldly assets transporting goods over mountains and deserts, other traders...