On January 14, 1896, a caravan left from the city ... discover the ruins of a once mighty Silk Road kingdom.) Hedin poses alongside a Bactrian camel during an expedition through Central Asia ...

The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval ... When you were a medieval merchant leading a caravan carrying silk, perfumes, mirrors, and other goods you just bought ...

The upper image shows a camel caravan heading to Xizang ... and an overwhelming need for a road to Xizang. After successfully completing their mission of transporting grain to Xizang, the Qinghai ...