The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between the civilizations of Eurasia. It was established during the Han Dynasty of China and remained in use until the 14th century. The Silk Road was named after the lucrative silk trade that was one of the major commodities exchanged along the route, but many other products such as spices, textiles, and precious metals were also traded. Additionally, the Silk Road played a crucial role in the spread of religions, technologies, and languages across diverse regions.
