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Silk Road

Silk Road

The Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes, formally established...

Mongol Empire

Mongol Empire

The Mongol Empire (1206-1368) was founded by Genghis Khan (r. 1206-1227...

Map of the Silk Road During the Late 8th Century

Map of the Silk Road During the Late 8th Century

In the late 8th century CE, the interconnected caravan routes later...

Map of the Mongol Empire

Map of the Mongol Empire

A map of the Mongol Empire at its greatest extent, showing capitals...

Islam

Islam

Islam is an Abrahamic-monotheistic religion based upon the teachings...

Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol...