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As they spread layer upon layer of the finished products before us, I came to appreciate the value of these magnificent works of art. Now I know why they cost so much!

TURKEY | Wednesday, 2 July 2014 | Views [211]

As they spread layer upon layer of the finished products before us, I came to appreciate the value of these magnificent works of art. Now I know why they cost so much!

We then toured a gov't run workshop to demonstrate how silk, hand tied rugs are made. It takes roughly 4 months to make one. Starting from the raw silk, of course.

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At the end of a long, hot day we went below ground into an ancient underground city. There are many of these hiding out cities. This one is over 4km, 8 floors down, could hole 3000 people with their food and animals for a year. They have been used for over 3000 years to hide from invaders. After all this is the Silk Road!

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