The Great Silk Road was a key factor in the development of trade and culture. Initially, this involved simple trade exchanges and the transport of various goods—whether as diplomatic gifts or for the marketplace. The Great Silk Road facilitated the transfer of technological advancements from one state to another. For instance, sericulture and silk weaving—long a Chinese monopoly—spread to Central Asia, Iran, and Byzantium during the 5th and 6th centuries. Under Chinese influence, sericulture began to develop in Central Asia. ts production in Central Asia was first established in the 8th century in Samarkand by Chinese artisans. This is evidenced by documents from the archive of Devashtich, discovered in the mountain fortress of Mugh. The introduction of sericulture and silk weaving to the region fostered not only the development of the craft but also the flourishing of both domestic and foreign trade.
Sughd; fortress on Mount Mug; Devashtich archive; Chinese crafts; silk; silk spinning; silk weaving; the Great Silk Road
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