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Zhang Qian

Coverage of Zhang Qian in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 25 · 02:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 25 · 02:00 UTC

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Han Dynastyorganization1 Xiongnu nomadic confederationorganization1 Uzbekistanplace1 Silk Roadtopic1 Changanplace1 Gansu provinceplace1 Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regionplace1

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WORLDJul 25 · 02:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
Long before the Silk Road, silkworm cocoons already existed in Uzbekistan
Silkworm cocoons existed in Uzbekistan before the Silk Road. Chinese envoy Zhang Qian discovered a trade route connecting China to Central/West Asia and the Mediterranean in 138BC.

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