The Great Silk Road is a well-known trading route from China to the Roman Empire existed for about 15 centuries. This 7 thousand kilometer route was very popular in the Middle Ages and even nowadays we can see the impact of this once-existing road connecting two great civilizations – the West and the East.
Many cities and states, mighty kingdoms and empires situated along several branches of this famous way appeared and disappeared throughout the centuries. But each of them has leaved its unique cultural heritage that is very important for understanding the process of history.
In Central Asia there are some countries that have proved their special position on the Great Silk Road: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and, of course, Kyrgyzstan that is famous not only because its history, but also because its beautiful nature.
This small country, one of the oases of the Great Silk Road, have many interesting things to see. The sites of ancient settlements and ruins of medieval cities can help the guests of this wonderful country to immerse into the depth of history. People of different cultures and religious have lived on the territory of these states and in Kyrgyzstan you can find the traces of such believes as Buddhism, Islam, Zoraostrism, Tengrianism, Nestorian Christianity. And every year new sites of settlement have been discovered on the territory of the Great Silk Road.
It is more than possible to know more about this important period of history and to see the historical sites that belong to this period, to visit the ruins of medieval cities and to understand better word-known religions and cultures. Kyrgyznomads Travel Agency will arrange everything for you. Professional guides will acquaint you better with the historical events and will show you many interesting places that you will not forget. You will be more than happy with the service of this travel agency and advise it to your friends.
