The ancient Silk Road, stretching over 4,000 miles across continents, revolutionized more than just commerce—it fundamentally transformed the way civilizations worked with stone. From the marble-clad temples of Persepolis to the granite fortresses of Xi’an, these trade routes fostered the exchange of ancient stone trading practices that still influence modern architecture. Master craftsmen traveled alongside precious cargo, sharing techniques for quarrying, cutting, and finishing stone that …
