History & Heritage

Caravans on the Silk Road

A talk about the traders and camel caravans that crossed the ancient Silk Road.

B17 min

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1Long ago, traders travelled between China and Europe by land.

2Their road was called the Silk Road, after its most famous goods.

3Camels carried silk, spices, tea, and beautiful blue glass beads.

4The long journey across deserts and high mountains took many months.

5At night, the caravans rested in special hotels for travellers.

6Traders also carried new ideas, stories, and religions with them.

7Paper and printing slowly moved west along the same road.

8Cities on the route grew rich from the busy trade.

9Later, ships on the sea took most of the business away.

10Today, the old Silk Road still excites historians and tourists.

11Its ruins remind us that the world was connected long ago.

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