The Silk Road – (130 BCE to 500 CE) (jan 1, 130 BC – jan 1, 500)
Description:
Under Emperor Wu of Han, China opened trade routes westward, connecting to Central Asia, Persia, and Rome. The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of silk, spices, horses, and ideas—including Buddhism, which entered China via these routes. It was a major artery of globalization in the ancient world, linking East and West economically and culturally.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 130 BC
jan 1, 500
~ 630 years