The Story of Uzbekistan: Silk Road Kingdoms and Soviet Legacy — Fexingo History
The Silk Road's Lost Cities: Sogdian Murals of Varakhsha — Fexingo History
This episode delves into the Sogdian murals of Varakhsha, a Silk Road palace. Discovered by Vasily Shishkin in the 1930s, the 7th-century wall paintings showcase Sogdian culture as a blend of diverse influences, offering insights into pre-Islamic Central Asia.