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201786 minPGdocumentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Trade Art History

The Silk Road

201786 minPGdocumentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Alfred de Montesquiou travels along the historic Silk Road, exploring its cultural exchanges and historical significance from Bursa, Turkey, to Xi’an, China.

Trade Art History

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Alfred de Montesquiou travels along the historic Silk Road, exploring its cultural exchanges and historical significance from Bursa, Turkey, to Xi’an, China.

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Alfred de Montesquiou travels along the historic Silk Road, which connected East and West through trade routes. The documentary features significant figures such as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo, while visiting locations from Bursa, Turkey, to Xi’an, China. Interviews with specialists and historians provide insights into the cultural exchanges and historical significance of this ancient network, revealing the enduring connections among diverse peoples and their shared legacies over centuries.

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