The Great Silk Road and Surkhandarya – Ancient Crossroads of Civilizations The Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, with its center in Termez, has long been a vital hub on the Great Silk Road. From the Greco‑Bactrian period to the Kushan Empire and beyond, Termez played a central role in connecting India, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean world. Historical Background In the…