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The Silk Road extended approximately 6,437 kilometers (4,000 miles) across some of the world’s most formidable landscapes, including the Gobi Desert, the Pamir Mountains and traversed several of Uzbekistan’s major cities, including Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The roads were typically in poor condition. Robbers were common. To protect themselves, traders joined together in caravans with camels or other pack animals. Over time, large inns called caravanserais cropped up to house travelling merchants.
One of the most famous travelers of the Silk Road was Marco Polo (1254 C.E. –1324 C.E.). Born into a family of wealthy merchants in Venice, Italy, Marco traveled with his father to China (then Cathay) when he was just 17 years of age.
It is hard to overstate the importance of the Silk Road on history. Religion and ideas spread along the Silk Road just as fluidly as goods. Towns along the route grew into multicultural cities.
The exchange of information gave rise to new technologies and innovations that would change the world.

Antique maps including the Silk Route region


The below antique maps are available for immediate sale, they are sold with a certificate of authenticity and published at the date indicated in the catalog description.
Location: 1630
Published: Amsterdam, 1630
Size: 350 x 459 mm.
Color: In original colours.
Condition: A good and strong impression. Paper slightly age-toned, as usual. Altogether in very good condition.
MERCATOR, G. / HONDIUS, J. - Aniou. - 12171 - West regions - MERCATOR, G. / HONDIUS, J. - Aniou. - 12171 - West regions..
150€
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Location: 1644
Published: Amsterdam, 1644
Size: 386 x 498mm.
Color: In original colours.
Condition: Small marginal repair in the lower part. Wide margins. Good condition.
A very decorative map of part of Lorraine with beautiful cartouches. Orientated with West on top. Centered on Metz. From ear..
250€
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Location: 1645
Published: Amsterdam, 1645
Size: 381 x 497 mm.
Color: In attractive original colours.
Condition: In mint condition.
BLAEU, W. - Ducatus Andegavensis.. Aniou. - 02824 - West regions - BLAEU, W. - Ducatus Andegavensis.. Aniou. - 02824 - West ..
300€
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Location: 1658
Published: Amsterdam, 1658
Size: 382 x 498 mm.
Color: In attactive original colours.
Condition: Faint marginal traces of humidity in the upper border. Wide margins, good impression. Very good condition.
BLAEU, W. - Cenomanorum Galliae regionis typus: Vulgo Le Mans. - 24172 - West regions - BLAEU, W. - Cenomanorum Galliae regi..
300€
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Location: 1757
Published: Paris, Desnos, 1757
Size: 275 x 365mm.
Color: Uncoloured.
Condition: Pâles mouillures en bordure de carte. Papier légerement fragilisé sur les coins inf. Villes coloriées en rouge à l'époque.
Représente le Mont St. Michel avec sa Baye et le littoral entre Pontorson et St.-Malo. Tiré du "Recueil des Côtes Maritimes d..
300€
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