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Achaemenid Sogdians: Silk Road Guardians of Central Asia
This episode explores the Achaemenid province of Sogdiana, the ancient land between the Oxus and Jaxartes rivers. Lucas and Luna discuss Sogdian culture under Persian rule, their role as intermediaries on the proto-Silk Road, and the fortified city of Marakanda (Samarkand). They delve into the Sogdian language's role as a lingua franca, the Zoroastrian presence in the region, and the resilience of these Central Asian communities against Greek incursions. The conversation also touches on the Sogdian Rock siege and the legacy of Spitamenes. For listeners curious about the eastern frontiers of…
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