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2,200-year-old grave in China contains 'Red Princess of the Silk Road' whose teeth were painted with a toxic substance
Archaeologists in China have discovered a unique burial of a woman whose teeth had been painted with cinnabar, with a toxic ...
2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A rare burial in China has revealed a woman with cinnabar-stained teeth, offering insights into Silk Road-era customs.
New study reveals domestic cats arrived in China via the Silk Road around 600 CE
N ew research suggests that domestic cats first appeared in China around 600 CE, likely arriving via the Silk Road trade ...
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China’s First Domestic Cats Took the Silk Road 1,400 Years Ago, New Study Finds
Domestic cats first stepped paw in China more than a millennia ago, a new study has found. Their route in? Quite likely, the ...
Luxury & learning on the brand new Silk Road Express train
Wendy Wu’s new “super luxury” Legends of the Silk Road tour leaves on September 15, 2025, and includes three nights on the ...
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NOMA camel and its rider evoke the history of human trade and the connections among peoples
By the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), they powered trade along the Silk Road, linking China to Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. More than transport animals, camels symbolize endurance ...
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Two ancient cities have been discovered along the Silk Road
Scientists have gained new insight into the Silk Road through the discovery of two abandoned cities. Located in southeastern Uzbekistan, the cities were likely large urban centers that now point ...
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On the Ancient Silk Road, a Walk Shadowed by a Mystery
The Registan is the square in the heart of the ancient Silk Road hub of Samarqand, now a World Heritage site in Uzbekistan. Restoration of its medieval architecture began decades ago under the ...