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The Silk Road: A Modern Analogy of Globalization and Cultural Exchange
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Abstract
The Silk Road, a historical network of trade routes, profoundly influenced the development of the cultural, economic, and technological landscapes of societies along its path. Spanning from Central and Southern Asia to Europe and Africa, its significance lay not only in the trade of goods but also in the exchange of religious and cultural practices. This paper delves into the historical impact of the Silk Road, highlighting the religious and cultural hybridity it fostered, the influence of major empires in maintaining stability, and its role as a precursor to modern-day international trade initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The Silk Road's legacy underscores its pivotal role in advancing multicultural interdependence and globalization.
Keywords
Silk Road, Cultural Hybridity, Religious Exchange, Belt and Road Initiative, Globalization
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Liu,C. (2024). The Silk Road: A Modern Analogy of Globalization and Cultural Exchange. Communications in Humanities Research,28,140-144.
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