The place of discovery.
Archaeologists found two lost cities in the mountains of Uzbekistan (a country in Central Asia) using drones! These cities were part of the Silk Road trade route from a long time ago, between the 6th and 11th centuries.
People lived in these tough mountain areas over a thousand years ago. This amazing discovery helps us learn more about the cool cultures along the Silk Road.
The discovered cities.
The first city, Tugunbulak, was super big where people lived long ago! It was really high up and had many people living there.
Just a few miles away was the smaller city called Tashbulak.
These old cities were built to fit perfectly into the mountains. Experts are amazed that people could live in such a tough place, where only a few dare to go today!
This exciting discovery helps us learn more about the incredible people who lived along the famous Silk Road. Who knows what other treasures are waiting to be found in the mountains?
The Silk Road.
The Silk Road wasn’t made of silk! It was a crucial trade route that connected Asia and Europe. Traders used it to move goods, including silk, which is why it's called the Silk Road.
The route went through tough places like the Gobi Desert. Even though it was hard to travel, traders and travellers used it until the late medieval period. There were many robbers, so traders travelled in groups to stay safe.
The Silk Road was important because it helped spread goods and ideas among different cultures. Today, parts of the old route still exist as a highway connecting Pakistan and China. Isn’t it amazing how history connects different places?
