Branches of the Great Silk Road on the Territory of Zhetysu in the X–XIII Centuries: Geo-Economic and Cultural Aspects of Transit Routes

A comprehensive analysis of the Silk Roads' branches traversing Zhetysu and the Ile Valley (10th–13th centuries) reveals three primary caravan routes that shaped the region's geo-economic and cultural landscape. The study, combining written records—such as Chinese envoy Xuan Zang’s 629 CE report and Armenian king Ghetum’s diary—and archaeological surveys from Zhetysu and South Kazakhstan expeditions, mapped key trade hubs like cities and caravanserais. Findings highlight the routes' dual impact: bolstering transport-logistics infrastructure while also fostering tourism, thereby strengthening regional economies. The research underscores the enduring significance of these transit corridors in international trade and socio-economic development.

Taleev, D. (2025). BRANCHES OF THE GREAT SILK ROAD ON THE TERRITORY OF ZHETYSU IN THE X–XIII CENTURIES: GEO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF TRANSIT ROUTES. Cultural Heritage, 110(3), 6–18. https://doi.org/10.47500/2025.v23.i3.01