The Yuezhi Exodus and the Rise of the Kushan Empire

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The Yuezhi Exodus and the Rise of the Kushan Empire

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the extraordinary journey of the Yuezhi, a nomadic people whose westward migration from the Hexi Corridor reshaped the Silk Road. Forced out by the Xiongnu around 165 BCE, the Yuezhi split into two groups: the Great Yuezhi, who eventually settled in Bactria, and the Little Yuezhi, who remained in the mountains. In Bactria, the Great Yuezhi absorbed Greco-Bactrian culture and, under Kujula Kadphises, founded the Kushan Empire. We explore the archaeological treasures of Tillya Tepe, the role of the Wusun as Xiongnu allies, and the linguistic clues from Tocharian manuscripts. The episode also examines how the Kushans, commanding key trade routes, became a conduit for Buddhism, art, and goods between East and West. If you've ever wondered how a displaced tribe built an empire that linked Rome and Han China, this episode has the answers. #Yuezhi #KushanEmpire #SilkRoad #Bactria #Xiongnu #HexiCorridor #KujulaKadphises #TillyaTepe #Wusun #Tocharians #GrecoBactrian #DaYuezhi #XiaoYuezhi #ModuChanyu #History #FexingoHistory #AncientHistory #CentralAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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