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E-travel along the ancient Silk Road

Zal Riding the Simurgh
Zal Riding the Simurgh. Gouache on paper from Iran, late 15th – 16th century.
Photo: Image courtesy of the Seattle Art Museum (copyright reserved)

Sponsored primarily by the Simpson Center for the Humanities, the website Silk Road Seattle is a virtual art exhibit showcasing ancient Eurasian art and cultural interactions across the boundaries of museum collections.