About the book: 2002 / The history of the legendary and great Silk Road is full of mysteries and secrets. Ancient civilizations arose and disappeared here, new ethnic groups were born and entire nations perished, priceless cultural monuments were created, amazing discoveries were made by famous travelers. The centuries-old secrets of the Silk Road and its modern appearance, the ancient mysteries of China and its current development are described in the book of a candidate of historical sciences N. Kh. Akhmetshin, who traveled twice along the Great Silk Road. The book uses photo illustrations by Renata Nailievna Akhmetshina! The book was published in the author's edition