Secrets of the Silk Road explored the history of the Tarim Basin in western China. Extraordinarily well-preserved mummies and other materials found at the cross-roads of the legendary Silk Road suggest the area was active for thousands of years, with diverse languages, lifestyles, religions, and cultures present.

Prepare to uncover some of the secrets of the Silk Road.



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