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The Oases of the Tarim Basin: Silk Road Hubs of Faith and Commerce
While many know the Silk Road as a caravan route linking China to the West, the lifeblood of that network was the string of oasis city-states strung along the Taklamakan Desert's rim. In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the forgotten world of the Tarim Basin—where Sogdian merchants, Buddhist monks, and Persian travelers converged in cities like Kucha, Khotan, and Turfan. They discuss how these oases became crucibles of cultural fusion, blending Indian Buddhism, Persian Zoroastrianism, and Chinese administration. The conversation uncovers the role of the Tocharians—a mysterious…
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