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TheGolden Age of Trade Around the Caspian Sea (8th-10th Centuries)

Corresponding Author

Celal Aslan

Document Type

Original Study

Subject Areas

History/ Archaeology

Keywords

Caspian Sea, Northern Silk Road, Khazars, Bulgarians, Trade, Security.

Abstract

During the period between the 8thand10thcenturies, the Khazar Region was one of the economic and trade centers that played a key role in the world. The Northern Silk Road route, which is an important branch of the Silk Road route, passed through the Khazar Region, extended to the Black Sea via the Caucasus, and reached India via the eastern countries. In this period, the Silk Road route passed through the lands under the administration of various Turkish tribes, and the security of the trade routes was provided by the Turks. The geography where the Khazar Khanate was founded was located at the intersection of the most important trade routes of the period. The Northern Silk Road route was taken under control during the Khazar Khaganate;its control was ensured,and a safe trade atmosphere was created. The Khazar Khaganate provided equal opportunities to all merchants, protecting their lives and property regardless of the said merchant's race or religion. The Khaganate applied commercial law systems and a policy of tolerance specific to each religion.This study examinesthe economic activities of the countries and people around the Caspian Sea between the 8thand 10thcenturies and the role and contribution of the Turks, especially the Khazar Khaganate, in the enormous trade environment that occurredin the Khazar Region during this period

Publication Date

2023

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