Answered by cat from california | Mar. 11, 2020 20:34
Bandits were common along the Silk Road.The bandits knew that the chinese were not only carrying silk through the silk road, but also gold, precious stones, glass, and other materials from China. Also there was not enough water for themselves and their camels.travelers faced desolate hot sand dunes in the desert, tall/big mountains,very strong winds, poisonous insects, and reptiles. They also were threatened by diseases and sickness. They were especially threatened by bandits, snakes, scorpions, water shortage, and sandstorms.