The Silk Road

The maps above show that the Silk Road was actually numerous different ways to transport goods between the east and west.

Interesting Video on the Silk Road.

One Belt One Road

China has substantially updated the Silk road into their One Belt, One Road plan, which improves transportation among Eurasian Counties.  The sea routes are simply the continuation of existing sea routes with improved ports.  The one road proposal calls for dramatic improvements of rail connectivity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_and_Road_Initiative

Awsome Building Art

Thanks to Bob Heron for sharing.

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