does people still use the silk road today?

As I know, it is used as a tourism route now and seldom trade are made along the road.

no the silk road is not in use it is just for show.

Key questions
When did it starts
Started in the 2nd century bc to the end of the 14 century ad, from xian to east mediterranean, linking china to rome.

Why did it become less popular
It became less popular because of how easy it was to trade by sea.

What is it
Ancient networt trade routes

What was traded on it
Besides silk, the Chinese also sold teas, salt, sugar, pottery and spices. ideas, disease, and Religion were all spread.

What types of stuff were sold on it
Mostly traded expensive stuff because it was along trip and they could not hold a lot of stuff

How did it get its name
it got is name in 1877 by Ferdinand von Richthofen, because silk was sold on it

What Religion was spread through the silk road
Buddhism