when Baghdad hosted an influx of sages from the far-eastern rim of the caliphate—from what are today the “stans” of Central Asia and parts of Iran. One Silk Road genius, Al-Khwarizmi—the w ...

bypasses India," said Dalrymple, challenging the conventional understanding of the Silk Road and emphasizing ... helped plan Baghdad as a circular city, probably inspired by the mandala.

Travelling the Silk Road brings to life one of the greatest trading routes ... home of prosperous merchants who thrived on the caravan trade; and Baghdad, a fertile hub of commerce and scholarship ...

Located between Asia and Europe, Baghdad was an ideal place for overland trade between the two continents. Soap, honey, diamonds and more were traded on The Silk Road. Industries in silk ...

In his travels, which started at the age of 17 and lasted over 20 years, he touched upon numerous cities like Acre, Trebizond, Baghdad ... of China and the Silk Road for Europeans, who had ...