In this episode of The Story of Uzbekistan, Lucas and Luna trace the hidden water systems that made the Silk Road possible. From the ancient Sogdian cities of Panjakent and Varakhsha to the canals of Bukhara and the qanat networks of Samarkand, they explore how Central Asia's rivers—the Zarafshan, the Amu Darya, the Syr Darya—sustained empires and shaped cultures. The conversation moves from the engineering marvels of the Sogdians to the devastating water policies of the Soviet era, including the cotton monoculture that drained the Aral Sea. Along the way, they discuss the role of water in the rise of the Timurids, the decline of the Khwarezmian Empire, and the modern challenges facing Uzbekistan, including the Rogun Dam controversy. This episode offers a fresh perspective on the region's history, focusing on the resource that has always been the true foundation of its power and resilience.
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