There Were Buddhists in the Roman Empire
There Were Buddhists in the Roman Empire
Could Buddhism have reached the Roman Empire centuries before the modern world? 🏛️🪷
In this episode, we explore the fascinating evidence for contact between the Roman world and Buddhist cultures across Asia. Discover the ancient trade routes, diplomatic exchanges, travelers, and archaeological clues that reveal how ideas, goods, and religious traditions moved across vast distances.
From the Silk Road to the ports connecting the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, the ancient world was far more interconnected than we often imagine.
What did Romans know…
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