This article scientifically analyzes the historical and modern role of the Great Silk Road in the economic development of the Central Asian region, the impact of trade routes on the formation of infrastructure and the domestic market. During the study, the characteristics of the ancient and medieval economy, the efficiency of international transit corridors and issues of regional integration are covered in detail.

Great Silk Road, Central Asia, economic integration, transit trade, caravanserais, trade turnover, economic diplomacy, historical heritage.

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