English Dictionary

Definition of “silk route”

silk route (sɪlk ruːt)

the silk route an ancient trade route that linked Asia and the countries of the Mediterranean and was followed by Marco Polo when he travelled to Cathay

An hour's flight north is another key city on the silk route , Urumqi.

Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)

Aside from numerous scuba diving opportunities, camel expeditions, jeep safaris, and mountain treks, silk route boat trips are available.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

Narendra Bisht TRADE Barter On The Mount It's over a decade since the Kinnauris forced India and China to reopen the ancient silk route.

Outlook India (2005)

The city thrived due to its position on the silk route linking the Far East with central Asia, Persia, and the subcontinent.

Glasgow Herald (2001)

Then they journeyed southeast towards Tabriz, following the path of the silk route.

James Runcie THE COLOUR OF HEAVEN (2003)

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