CONNECTING WOMEN TO THE SILK ROADS Primary Sources Connect Women to the Silk Road

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Primary Source #11

Necklace

Necklace found in the tomb of a Chinese girl. Late 6th century

This gold, pearl and lapis lazudi necklace was possibly made in Persia or Afghanistan, attesting to the desire of the wealthy for luxury items traded along the Silk Roads.

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CONNECTING WOMEN TO THE SILK ROADS
Introduction

Influential Women	Women and Silk Production	Exploring Primary Sources
Tang dynasty’s Wu Zetian	Making Silk	Primary Source Lessons
Princess Wencheng	Wearing Silk
Sorghaghtani Beki	Reviving Silk Traditions
Empress Irene