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Sogdian Merchants and the Silk Road's First Global Economy
Long before the Soviet era reshaped Central Asia, a network of Sogdian merchant princes built an economic empire stretching from Chang'an to Constantinople. This episode explores how these Iranian-speaking traders didn't just move goods, but created the first true transcontinental communication system, using their language as the lingua franca of the steppe. We examine the archaeological treasures found in Panjikent and Dandan Oilik, revealing a society that valued contracts, credit, and multilingualism over conquest. Through the lens of Sogdian Ancient Letters and the bustling…
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