From as early as the 15th century, Uzbekistan’s cities were useful to merchants traveling on the Silk Road, a network of roads that once connected China to the Mediterranean.
Juba 15. sajandil olid Usbekistani linnad hinnatud kohad kaupmeeste silmis, kes reisisid mööda Siiditeed – kaubateede võrku, mis ühendas Hiinat Vahemere maadega.