The Silk Road

[Albert]

Hello everybody.

If the silk road was so useful, why did it decline after the 15 th
century AD?

Thanks if you know the answer

Albert

[lechergod]

since 15th century, it is Ming Dynasty.
the western district is still under the control of Mongolian Empire,
brothers of Yuan Dynasty.
how can the silk road not blocked !!!!

Albert wrote:

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[mbl*]

Albert, don't they have Google Search built into your desk top? If not,
it is time to upgrade! LMAO.

"The Decline of the Silk Road

The fall of the Tang in the early 10th century gave a deathblow to the
trade on the Silk Road. The trade on the road declined sharply till in
the 13th century, when the conquests of the Mongols ushered in an era
of frequent and extended contacts between East and West. This increased
contact created a demand for Asian goods in Europe, a demand that
eventually inspired the search for a sea route to Asia.

The discovery of a sea route from Europe to Asia in the late 15th
century dealt a damaging blow to the Silk Road trade again. With less
cost, harassment and danger, many goods and materials that the Silk
Road could not transfer were conveyed through the sea route. Besides,
the Persians had mastered the art of sericulture and the import of the
silk from the East was reduced.

Since then, the prosperous Silk Road was on its downhill. The bustling
streets, wealthy cities and solid ramparts now were submerged in the
vast desert, and today, people can only trace their splendid history in
the endless ruined and dilapidated remains. "

[lechergod]

"sea route" ix a blow ????
how long the sea route is ???
a much long way through Burma etc., especially shipping is much slower.
it can only be an alternative when the silk road is blocked !!
really such soul-sold moron has his arse to dwell his brain !!!!
and thus can only cut & paste without brain to think !!!!

mbl* wrote:

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