Lasers have revealed a massive medieval complex in Uzbekistan's mountains, uncovering secrets of the lost Silk Road city. Excavations at Tugunbulak have yielded pottery, kilns, and iron ore smelting clues, suggesting the city was a hub for trade and metallurgy. Researchers believe the city was integrated into the Silk Road network, offering its own products to traders.

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