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Tang Dynasty ‘Golden Armour’ Restored from Tibetan Royal Tomb
A Chinese research team has completed the restoration of the only known physical example of Tang dynasty golden armour, recovered from a royal tomb on the Tibetan Plateau and identified as belonging to a Tuyuhun king. The armour was restored by specialists from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, following a multi-year conservation project carried…
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The Silk Road City Beneath the Water: A Medieval City Discovered in Lake Issyk-Kul
Archaeologists have confirmed the existence of a medieval Silk Road city lying beneath the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul—a discovery that reshapes historical understanding of Central Asia’s submerged past. The site, identified as the long-lost settlement of Toru-Aygyr, was revealed by researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and officially announced on November 18, 2025. Hidden…
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1,300-Year-Old Ancient City Walls Discovered in Kuva Along the Silk Road
Archaeologists working in eastern Uzbekistan have uncovered ancient city walls at Kuva that were built, altered, and reused over a period of nearly 1,300 years, revealing the long-term resilience of a key Silk Road settlement. Dating from the 3rd century BC to the 10th century AD, the fortifications provide rare physical evidence of continuous urban…