buddhism
two major branches of buddhism- theravada and mahayana
buddhism remains most popular in asia, both branches are found throughout the world
theravada-
founder of buddhism was siddhartha gautama lived from 566 to 480 BC . buddha means awakend one
stupas are mound like structures full of buddhist relics
indian trade
silk rot is modern term reffering to historical network of trading routes
gets its name from chinese silk along trade route
alexander the great ruled this region from 330 to 225 BC
he took over this region when he conqurered the iranian empire
greek invasion brought that language to that region
started in 2nd century BC
road consisted of many different branches that follow a path of safe towns around harsh mountains and deserts.
the over throw of the mongols by the chinese spelled the end of the silk roads
since the ming dynasty cut themselves off economically the silk roads were no longer on high demand
no longer trade route today
there are attempts to restore route and preserve ancient monuments along the route
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