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Useful Links - The Great Silk Road
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General Information
- UNESCO | http://firewall.unesco.org/culture/silkroads
The Silk Roads - Roads of Dialogue
- WTO | http://www.world-tourism.org
The Silk Road Project
- The TRACECA and Silk Roads | http://www.traceca.org
- Silk Road Foundation | http://www.silk-road.com
Xinjiang Studies/News Updates from Xinjiang
- Silk Road Project | http://www.silkroadproject.org
- Silk Road Dance Company | http://www.gildedserpent.com/articles16/laurelgrayshow.htm
- The Silk Road | http://www.ess.uci.edu/~oliver/silk.html
The story of one of the world's oldest and most historically important trade routes and its influences on the culture of China, Central Asia and the West
- Oliver Wild's Silk Road Photos | http://www.ess.uci.edu/~oliver/silk2.html
- The Geography of the Silk Road | http://www.humboldt.edu/~geog309i/ideas/raysilk.html
By Ray Gonzales
- Art of Silk Road Project | http://www.artofsilkroad.com
The goals of Art of Silk Road's competition, exhibition, and publication are to promote global recognition of artists' creative expressions and to give artists an opportunity to benefit from their efforts during their own lifetimes.
- Bukhara-Carpets.com | http://www.bukhara-carpets.com
Area Rugs with the finest collections of Oriental Rugs including Turkmen, Caucasian, Chinese, Persian, Afghan rugs and Decorarive Items
- The Silk Road Society | http://www.travelthesilkroad.org/
Books, Articles, Reports
- Books about Silk Road | http://www.silkroad.travel/books.html
- Silk Road Handbook | http://www.askasia.org/silk_roads/SilkIndx.htm
- Bookstore | http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/mogao.html
- The Silk Road books on Amazon.com | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/listmania/list-browse/-/1362LTXVL2YVL/qid=1028865181/sr=5-1/ref=sr_5_1/002-1110680-2216808
- Following Ancient Footprints | http://www.alumni.caltech.edu/~pamlogan/srart.html
Exploring the Northern Silk Road ( Originally published in Asia Magazine, March 18-20, 1994 )
- Xi'an and the Silk Road | http://hua.umf.maine.edu/China/xian.html
China Xi'an Banpo Big Goose Pagoda Terra-cotta Silk Road dynasty Qin Marilyn Shea
Maps
- From Silk Road Foundation | http://www.silk-road.com/toc/index.html
- The Great Silk Road Map | http://www.silkroad.travel/gsr-map
Pakistan
- The Government of Pakistan | http://www.pak.gov.pk
About the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, its component departments, the economy, cultural heritage, tourism, the Kashmir conflict and the latest press releases.
- Introduction to Pakistan | http://www.interknowledge.com/pakistan/
Brief guide to the country.
- Contact Pakistan | http://www.contactpakistan.com
A information guide from Pakistan.
- The City of Saints | http://www.multancity.com
A city guide of Multan which is the one of the oldest city in the world.
- The News International Pakistan | http://www.jang.com.pk/thenews
The News International (Pakistan) Website
- Pak Shots | http://www.pakshots.8m.com
Pictures of Pakistan.
- Books about Pakistan | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dbooks%26field-keywords%3D%25252BPakistan%26store-name%3Dbooks/103-5403129-8973422
- Guardian Unlimited Special report: Pakistan | http://www.guardian.co.uk/pakistan/0,2759,180809,00.html
News and analysis, archive of related stories and links to other newspapers worldwide.
- Pakistan Review | http://pakistanreview.itborn.com/
An online magazine with news and information about the people, sports, culture, media, government, health and tourism in Pakistan.
- Current Pakistani Fiction | http://wwwmcc.murdoch.edu.au/ReadingRoom/litserv/SPAN/33/Hashmi.html
Article by Alamgir Hashmi on contemporary novels and short stories, discussed from the standpoint of theory and Pakistani history, culture, and society.
- Zulfikar Ghose | http://www.en.utexas.edu/faculty/zghose
The writer's own page, with a selective list of his books and contact addresses.
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Pakistan | http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/pktoc.html
Provides basic and brief understanding of the country and society by describing and analyzing its political, economic, social systems and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Pakistan Maps | http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/pakistan.html
The Perry-Castañeda Library map collection.
- Embassies and Consulates of Pakistan to the World | http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Pakistan/Government/Embassies_and_Consulates/
- Embassies of Other Nations to Pakistan | http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/
Pakistan/Government/Embassies_and_Consulates/Foreign_Embassies_and_Consulates/
- Pakistan International Airlines | http://www.piac.com.pk
National airline, offering flight status, flight schedules and fares.
- Aeroasia | http://www.aeroasia.com
Pakistani airline, featuring company profile, flight schedules, tariffs, reservations and job opportunities.
- Pakistan Railway | http://www.pakrail.com/
- ASE | http://www.ase.net/servlet/SearchCountry/428
Directory of the better hotels available in Pakistan.
- Avari Hotels | http://www.avari.com
Avari Hotels website, includes major hotels in Karachi and Lahore. Two Karachi locations are featured, one beachside and the other a high rise in the City CBD.
- Pearl Continental Hotels Pakistan | http://www.sheez.com/pchotels
The largest chain of hotels in Pakistan. Online booking for hotels cars and tours.
- National Hotel Lahore | http://geocities.com/comlhe/nationalhtl.html
China (Xinjiang and Silk Road in China)
- Urumqi Window | http://www.urumqi.gov.cn/urumqi/english/englishindex.htm
Official site covering the city's economy, development, culture and attractions.
- Eastern Turkistan Information Center | http://www.uygur.org
Site dedicated to the independence of Eastern Turkestan; includes large picture archive.
- Uyghur American Association | http://www.uyghuramerican.org
Serving the Uygur community in the US and representing the Uygur in Eastern Turkestan.
- Xinjiang Aksu Home Page | http://www.aksu.com.cn/
Portal site to the Xinjiang Aksu Region, offering information on politics and economics.
- China Xinjiang Silk Road Trek & Adventure International Travel Service | http://www.silkroadcn.com
English speaking tour guide offering a variety of tours.
- My Beijing Travel Guide | http://www.mybeijingchina.com
Specializing in customized tours to Beijing and the Great Wall of China.
- China Yangtze River Cruise | http://www.yangtzeriver.org
Information on the China Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam, and offers luxury cruises and tours along the Yangtze River.
- Travel to Guilin China | http://www.guilinchina.net
Guilin local travel service providing Guilin tours, Yangshuo tours, Li River cruises and Guilin hotel booking service in China..
- Baoertu Safari Park | http://www.baoertu.com
Dedicated to preserve landscapes unique to Xinjiang and animals like the Przwalski horse, kiang, and Tarim red deer.
- The Uighurs | http://the_uighurs.tripod.com
History, politics, and literature of the Uighurs.
- Books about China | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dbooks%26field-keywords%3D%25252BChina%26store-name%3Dbooks/104-3709840-4453506
- Margareta Hook's Homepage | http://host.bip.net/margaretahook
On the history of the Swedish mission in East Turkestan (1892-1938).
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - China | http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cntoc.html
Provides basic and brief understanding of the country and society by describing and analyzing its political, economic, social systems and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/xinjiang/index.htm
- China Maps | http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/china.html
Political and shaded maps from the University of Texas
- Chinese Embassies and Consulate Generals | http://www.chinatoday.com/dip/a.htm
- Embassies of Foreign Countries in China | http://www.chinatoday.com/dip/a1.htm
Information of the embassies of 162 countries and the date of establishing diplomatic relations with China
- Embassies In China | http://www.embassiesinchina.com
Links to sites of embassies and consulates in the country and Chinese embassies in other countries, with sections for announcements, events, shopping and practical information.
- China Airlines | http://www.china-airlines.com/en
Country's international airline flight schedules, promotions, mileage program and other information about the airline.
- Air France China | http://www.airfrance.com.cn
Information on ticket prices and availability, schedules, ticket purchase and information on the company's frequent flyer program. Covers China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
- Xinjiang Trains | http://www.passplanet.com/China/cw/trains_xinjiang.htm
- Railways of China | http://www.railwaysofchina.com
Articles on and photographs of China's railways, news, trip reports, information on locomotives and rolling stock, bibliography, useful links, etc.
- Hotels in Xinjiang | http://www.chinavista.com/travel/hotel/hotel_xinjiang.html
- China Hotels | http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/Asia/China/Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging
Iran
- Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of the Iranian Government | http://www.cia.gov/cia/
publications/chiefs/chiefs82.html
Updated monthly by the CIA.
- Statistical Centre of Iran | http://www.sci.or.ir
Contains official statistics in fields such as agriculture, population, trade and economy of Iran.
- Iran Meteorological Organization | http://www.irimet.net
In depth coverage of weather, climate and environment of Iran.
- Payvand | http://www.payvand.com
Iranian news, directories, yellow pages, bazaar and travel guides.
- Iran Chamber | http://www.iranchamber.com
Information about the country's history, culture, sports, art, geography, and government. Includes reader-contributed essays and articles.
- Farhang Sara | http://www.farhangsara.com
Comprehensive Iranian cultural site. Photos and descriptions of history, ethnic groups, tourism, economy, languages, art, geography, anthropology, music, celebrities, science and technology.
- Iran Photo Album | http://oznet.net/iran/
Cultural and historical information about Iran and Persia through words, photos and sound.
- Iran Pictorial Tour | http://www.iran.color.nu
Architectural, nature and historical photos from Iran.
- Books about Iran | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dbooks%26field-keywords%3D%25252BIran%26store-name%3Dbooks/103-5403129-8973422
- Iranianvoice.org | http://www.iranianvoice.org/
Presents contributions of articles, news, columns, opinions, discussions, and comments.
- MSN Learning & Research Plus: Iran | http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/
RefArtContent.aspx?refid=761567300
Online encyclopedia article, with country profile and history.
- NetIran | http://www.netiran.com
Comprehensive site providing information about Iran. Lists members of government (updated monthly), newspapers and magazines, museums. Publishes a weekly journal and provides translations of articles from Persian language publications on a variety of subjects.
- Iran Travel Source | http://www.payvand.com/travel
Iran travel information, resources, articles, and experiences.
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Iran | http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/irtoc.html
Provides basic and brief understanding of the country and society by describing and analyzing its political, economic, social systems and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Travelers Guide to Iran | http://www.mytravelguide.com/countries/iran
Detailed guide for travelers. Includes country almanac, maps, and climate graphs.
- Map of Iran | http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/iran_pol96.jpg
Political, 1996. (312K)
- Map of Iran | http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/iran_sm97.gif
Small map, 1997
- Embassies of Iran to the World | http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/
Middle_East/Iran/Government/Embassies_and_Consulates/Abroad
- Embassies of Other Nations to Iran | http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/
Middle_East/Iran/Government/Embassies_and_Consulates/Foreign
- Iran Airlines | http://www.iranair.nl
Official airline of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Iran Air Italy | http://www.iranair.it
- Iran airlines guide | http://www.cheap-flight-to.com/airlines/iran.htm
Iran airline logos, websites and contact numbers
- Iranian Railways | http://www.msedv.at/rai/index_e.html
- Iran Hotels | http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/Middle_East/Iran/
Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging
Directory of Iranian hotels.
Azerbaijan
- CIA -- The World Factbook | http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/aj.html
Basic and concise information about Azerbaijan, including geography, people, economy and politics.
- Azerbaijan on the Net | http://www.az
Includes maps, photographs and general information.
- Virtual Azerbaijan | http://www-scf.usc.edu/~baguirov/azeri.htm
A comprehensive internet resource site dedicated to Azerbaijan.
- A to Z of Azerbaijan | http://www.azerb.com
Alphabetical list of various topics about Azerbaijan. You can browse through the main cities by clicking on the sensitive map. Also lots of nice pictures of various places in Azerbaijan.
- Baku Pages | http://www.bakupages.com
Extensive information about Azerbaijan and Baku. Includes such sections as news, economics, politics, culture and music library.
- Azerbaijan. The Land of Arts | http://azerbaijan.aznet.org/
This overview of cultural traditions of Azerbaijan people presents information arranged by regions and such topics as history, architecture, carpets, music and various branches of traditional arts, crafts and other components of ancient national culture.
- Gobustan Rock Carvings | http://www.culture.az/gobustan/gobustan.htm
Ancient carvings on cave walls, rocks and boulders; dating from the upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Includes: photos and commentary.
- Antique and Medieval Coins of Azerbaijan | http://www.coins.aznet.org
Coins minted or circulating in Azerbaijan from 4th century B.C.E. to 19th century C.E. Photos and short descriptions.
- Books about Azerbaijan | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dbooks%26field-keywords%3D%25252BAzerbaijan%26store-name%3Dbooks/103-5403129-8973422
- Azerbaijan International Magazine | http://www.azer.com/
The online version of Azerbaijan International Magazine featuring art, culture, music, literature, language, folklore, education, contemporary life and trends, international relations and oil business in Azerbaijan.
- Caucasian Albania | http://www.caucasianhistory.org
Articles and pictures on the history and culture of an ancient state in the territory of Azerbaijan. Available in English and Russian.
- Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan | http://www.azer.com/aiweb/categories/
magazine/61_folder/61_articles/61_chronology.html
An article from popular 'Azerbaijan International' magazine presenting the chronology of major events in 1918-1920.
- The Qajars (Kadjars) of Azerbaijan | http://users.sedona.net/~sepa/darab2.html
Brief information and ancient family photos of the northern Azeri branch of the famous Qajar dynasty.
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Azerbaijan | http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/aztoc.html
Provides basic and brief understanding of the country and society by describing and analyzing its political, economic, social systems and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Map of Azerbaijan | http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/commonwealth/azerbaijan.gif
Political, 1992. (198K)
- Major Defense Industry Facilities of Azerbaijan | http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/
commonwealth/dfnsindust-azerbaijan.jpg
From the University of Texas. Also shows major towns and cities, and railroads.
- Azerbaijan Embassy in USA | http://www.azembassy.com
Information about the embassy, US-Azerbaijan relations, as well as broad information about Azerbaijan, and news from Azerbaijan.
- Azerbaijan Embassy in Russia | http://azembassy.msk.ru/
Official site with introductory information about Azerbaijan, its history, culture politics, and localities.
- Embassy of Azerbaijan in China | http://www.azerbembassy.org.cn
Information about the embassy and the Chinese-Azerbaijanian bilateral relations.
- Azerbaijan's Embassies Abroad | http://www.azer.com/aiweb/
categories/services/embassies/embassies_azerbaijan/embassies_azerbaijan_index.html
- Foreign Embassies in Baku | http://www.azer.com/aiweb/categories/
services/embassies/embassies_foreign/embassies_foreign_index.html
- Embassy Listings for Azerbaijan | http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/azerbaijan.htm
Contacts and addresses of the diplomatic missions of other countries in Azerbaijan and those of Azerbaijani embassies and consulates in other countries. Includes relevant links about Azerbaijan as well.
- Azerbaijan Airlines | http://icd-azal.com
Azerbaijan Hava Yollary
- All Azerbaijan Hotels | http://www.allrussia-hotels.com/azerbaijan.html
Azerbaijan hotel reservation at discounted rates.
- Accommodation Search Engine | http://www.ase.net/servlet/SearchCountry/402
Search, browse, compare and read reviews on hotels in Azerbaijan.
Armenia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs | http://www.armeniaforeignministry.com
Includes country information, the organizational structure, a list of Armenian embassies and consulates, foreign missions, information about foreign relations, genocide and Karabakh related links.
- National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia | http://www.armstat.am
Includes basic economic details about Armenia.
- Government of the Republic of Armenia | http://www.gov.am/en/
Presents the governmental structure. Includes also a reforms section.
- Armenian Heritage Organization | http://www.armenianheritage.com
Introduces the Armenian culture, art, history, homeland and traditions.
- Armenian World | http://armenianworld.mine.nu
A portal devoted to history, culture, arts and entertainment. Includes also a section about the novelist William Saroyan and various links.
- Hye Etch | http://www.HyeEtch.nareg.com.au
Book with information on Armenian history, culture, arts, and religion.
- Armenpress News Agency | http://www.armenpress.am
Offers reports on economic, political, regional,cultural, scientific and sports events.
- Books about Armenia | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index%3Dbooks%26field-keywords%3D%25252BArmenia%26store-name%3Dbooks/103-5403129-8973422
- Arminfo | http://www.arminfo.am
News agency. Includes reports, and a photograph gallery.
- Armenia Now | http://www.armenianow.com
Offers weekly online articles and reports.
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Armenia | http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/getoc.html
Provides basic and brief understanding of the country and society by describing and analyzing its political, economic, social systems and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Your Travel Guide to Armenia | http://www.armgate.com/travel/
Includes information about arrivals and departures, customs, visas, transportation as well as country data.
- Armenia Maps | http://www-personal.umich.edu/~kpearce/armmaps.htm
Kathy Pearce's collection.
- Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Canada | http://www.armembassycanada.ca/
Features events, chancery tour, information about consular services, business and investment as well as the Armenian Diaspora in Canada.
- Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Belgium | http://web.wanadoo.be/armembel
Providing country and consular information.
- Embassy of the Republic of Armenia | http://www.armeniaemb.org
Includes information about the diplomatic mission, the relations with US, a country guide, business related pages and a visa application form.
- Armenian Embassies | http://www-personal.umich.edu/~kpearce/armenicum/armenian_embassies.htm
An alphabetical list with street address, phone number and website if any.
- Embassy of the United States of America in Yerevan | http://www.arminco.com/embusa/
Introduces the ambassador, includes information about services, announcements and the names of various American missions present in the republic.
- British Embassy | http://www.britemb.am
Features news, a location map, the conditions for granting a visa and information about the commercial section.
- Embassies and Consulates in Armenia | http://www.travel.com.hk/consulat/con_am.htm
A list with country name, address and phone number.
- Armenian Airlines | http://www.armenianairlines.am
The flag carrier. Includes flight schedules with corresponding ticket costs, cargo rates, new routes, information for tourists and passengers.
- Zvartnots International Airport | http://www.aitsystems.am
Provides information about departures and arrivals, Yerevan City, terminal maps and timetable.
- Armenia Hotels | http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/Asia/Armenia/Yerevan/
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Georgia
- General Information | http://www.parliament.ge/GENERAL/
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs | http://www.mfa.gov.ge
- Georgia | http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gg.html
CIA World Factbook.
- Georgia Development Gateway | http://georgia-gateway.org
Information on economy, banking, finance, trade, donors, government, NGO, private sector, culture, civil society, news, arts, legislation, statistics.
- Georgian Museum of Photography | http://www.photomuseum.org.ge
View images from the history of photography, portraits, architecture, cultural and historical monuments, contemporary photography of Georgia.
- Monuments of Ancient Georgia | http://www.parliament.ge/CULTURE/ANCIENT/mon.html
Photographs and descriptions of a fascinating group of early churches, provided by Lika Mamulashvili and hosted by the Parliament of Georgia.
- Georgian Architecture | http://www.architecture.ge
Levan Shotashvili provides photographs and commentary on selected castles with a map, and churches by period.
- Books about Georgia | http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/9622175023/ref=pd_sim_books_1/103-5403129-8973422?v=glance&s=books
- Virtual Georgia | http://www.opentext.org.ge/
Articles on the country's history and culture, plus historic photographs.
- Tbilisi Pastimes | http://www.tbilisipastimes.com/
Listings, articles and reviews from Tbilisi Pastimes as well as the SMArt Guide to the Republic of Georgia (Sakartvelo).
- Mediaguide: Georgia | http://mediaguide.ge/index.en.html
Directory of the country's news, publishing and other media organisations and companies, with contact details and general information.
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Georgia | http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/getoc.html
Provides basic and brief understanding of the country and society by describing and analyzing its political, economic, social systems and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Georgia, An Interactive Map | http://www.parliament.ge/~nino/georgia.html
Includes general information about Georgia such as information about the capital, Tbilisi, and other cities.
- Map of Georgia | http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/commonwealth/georgia.gif
Political, 1991. (180K)
- Embassies of Georgia to the World | http://www.parliament.ge/FOREIGN/GEOEMB0.html
- Embassies of Other Nations to Georgia | http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/georgia2.html
- Embassies of Other Nations to Georgia without websites | http://www.embassyworld.com/
embassy/georgia3.html
- Georgian Railway | http://www.railway.ge
- Hotels in Tbilisi | http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/Asia/Georgia/
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