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Asked by Ms.saralynn from united states | Dec. 19, 2008 20:08

About:History of Silk Road

why was the silk road known as treacherous?

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Answered by Mr.Reichel Dieter | Dec. 21, 2008 09:16

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Why was the Silk Road treacherous?
4000 miles between two continents and numerous different cultures, deep deserts and high, snow peaked mountain ridges - if that is not enough add bands of robbers along the way, tribute hungry local rulers looking for treasure ladden caravanes - you need more?
Add political unstable regions, nomadic fighters and military expansions all along the way between Changan and Byzanz (Constantinople). Can't be more treacherous!

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