Samarkand: The Silk Road City That Shaped Civilizations

Welcome to The Past Passport.

In this episode, we journey to Samarkand — a city of domes, deserts, and dazzling crossroads. For over 2,500 years, Samarkand stood at the heart of the Silk Road, connecting China, Persia, India, and Europe. But it wasn’t just a stop along the way — it was a place where goods, ideas, and cultures collided and transformed.

Discover how this legendary city turned geography into power, trade into culture, and caravans into global currency. From the rise of Timur (Tamerlane) to the fall of land-based trade routes, Samarkand’s story is a lesson in how cities shape history without ever conquering a single empire.

🔹 What made Samarkand so powerful?
🔹 How did it profit from trade, culture, and conversion?
🔹 And why does it still matter today?

If you love hidden history, global trade, and ancient cities that punched above their weight — this one’s for you.

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