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Tamerlane's Captive Goldsmiths and the Samarkand Jewel
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known side of Tamerlane's empire: the captive goldsmiths and jewelers he brought to Samarkand from Damascus, Tabriz, and Delhi. They trace how these artisans, forced into his service, created exquisite metalwork, gemstone inlays, and ceremonial objects that blended Persian, Indian, and Central Asian styles. The conversation delves into the techniques of filigree and niello, the sources of precious stones like lapis lazuli from Badakhshan and rubies from Sri Lanka, and the role of these crafts in legitimizing Timurid power. Lucas explains…
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