Map of the Central Segment of the Silk Road

Interactive Map of the Silk Road

The central segment of the Silk Road split into three main routes which crossed different types of environment, connecting the civilizations of the far east with those of Europe. Caravanseries stopped at Samarkand and the Merv Oasis to refresh and trade goods.

Click on any asterisk to get more information about the sites and stories of the Silk Road.

• Interactive Map of the Silk Road
• Eastern Segment
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• Western Segment

Map drafted by shizhao