Michael Frachetti, an anthropologist, stated: "People thought these mountains were just places the caravans had to cross and get through but not really a major contributor to commerce themselves." This insight reshapes the understanding of the Tien Shan not merely as a barrier but as an active participant in Silk Road commerce, highlighting the interplay between geography and trade dynamics in ancient times.
Frachetti elaborates on the significance of the Silk Road, saying, "The Silk Road was a complicated complex representing in some cases actual pathways the caravans could traverse, but also general exchange between East Asia and Europe." This underscores the multi-faceted role the Silk Road played in the intercontinental exchange of culture, goods, and ideas.
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