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The Khorezmian Oasis: An Ancient Land Before Genghis
Long before Genghis Khan's scourge, the Khorezmian Oasis was a cradle of civilization at the crossroads of Central Asia. This episode goes back even further than the Mongol destruction, tracing the roots of the Khwarezmian Empire from its earliest settlements in the Amu Darya delta. Lucas and Luna explore the lost city of Toprak-kala, the enigmatic Khorezmian language and its connection to Zoroastrianism, and the rise of the Afrighid dynasty. They discuss the canal systems that turned desert into farmland, the role of the Sogdians as intermediaries, and the unique Khorezmian script. They…
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