The Silk Road: A network of trade routes established during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) connecting China with the West, facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.
Named after silk, its most valuable commodity.
Goods traded included spices, tea, porcelain, and precious metals.
Contributed to the spread of ideas, religions, and innovations across regions.
Played a pivotal role in the development of civilizations along its path.