Commemoration of the Silk Road
The Silk Road was designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on June 22, 2014, during the 2014 Conference on World Heritage. With the declared objective of promoting peace and understanding, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has been attempting to establish sustainable international tourism along the route since 1993.
The China National Silk Museum said that June 19–25, 2020, will be “Silk Road Week” in observance of the Silk Road’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A significant east-west road in Almaty and Bishkek is named after the Silk Road.
Silk Road – Map, History & Facts
The Silk Road was a network of commercial routes that linked the East and West from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century. The Roman Empire and China, as well as subsequent medieval European countries, traded heavily along the Silk Road. The Silk Road united the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia via limnic, marine, and overland routes. It got its name from the Chinese silk that traders carried via the trade routes. The East and West’s exchanges in the areas of politics, religion, culture, and economy were greatly helped by the Silk Road. Along the Silk Road, goods including grapes, saddles, and riding equipment were traded back and forth.
In this article, we will look into the history, major trade routes, trade and cultural exchange, decline, and commemoration of the Silk Road. We will also discuss the Silk Road Economic Belt and the map of the Silk Road.
Table of Content
- Silk Road Definition
- History of Silk Road
- Silk Road Map
- Major Trade Routes of the Silk Road
- Trade Along the Silk Road
- Cultural Exchange Along the Silk Road
- Decline of the Silk Road
- Commemoration of the Silk Road
- The Silk Road Economic Belt