Nomadic Herders

Definition

Nomadic herders were groups of people who traveled from place to place with their livestock, relying on grazing lands for sustenance. They played a crucial role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road.

Related terms

Trade Routes: These are established paths or roads used for exchanging goods between different regions.

Pastoralism: It refers to a way of life that revolves around raising livestock, often practiced by nomadic herders.

Trans-Eurasian Exchange: This term describes the flow of goods, ideas, and culture across Europe and Asia facilitated by the Silk Road.