silk roads chang'an tianshan corridor
states: [china] [kazakhstan] [kyrgyzstan]
category: cultural
year: 2014
location: Luoyang, Henan Province / Xi'An, Shaanxi Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 34.3044444444, 108.8572222222
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 1442
world heritage site: 1442
Silk Roads, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, recognized in 2014, is a segment of the ancient trade network linking Chang’an-Tianshan corridors, active from the 2nd century BCE to the 16th century CE. Featuring 33 sites like caravan cities, Buddhist caves, and fortifications, it reflects the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures across deserts and mountains. This transnational site showcases Central Asia’s pivotal role in connecting East and West, preserving a legacy of historical interaction and architectural diversity.
