Exciting discoveries are happening in Uzbekistan as archaeologists from China and Uzbekistan have just unveiled a hidden treasure: the walls of Kuva, an influential Silk Road city! After two years of meticulous digging, the team has uncovered not just walls, but also the footprints of palaces, street layouts, and even craft workshops, painting a vivid picture of daily life in this bustling trading hub.
Dating back from the 3rd century BCE to the 10th century CE, Kuva was significant in the histories of various civilizations, passing through the hands of the Persians, Macedonians, and others over centuries. Most intriguingly, it was a major player in the ancient trade of ‘Heavenly Horses,’ which were highly sought after and essential to the military might of the Han Dynasty. As excavations continue, this site could rewrite what we know about intercontinental trade, making us wonder just how much more is waiting to be discovered beneath the soil of this ancient city.
What do you think will be unveiled next? The story of Kuva is far from over, and who knows what secrets these walls might still hold?
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