The Tash-Rabat was built in the 15th century on the site of a more ancient Christian monastery from the 9th to 10th centuries. There are two versions of its occurrence. Historians and archaeologists argue who, when, and why built this stone building.<\/p>\n
Some people think that the Tash-Rabat is a medieval transshipment base of trade caravans on the Great Silk Road. Others think that this building is a testimony of the monastery of Nestorian Christians. Both versions have the right to exist, because in the Middle Ages, traders and wandering monks walked on the same paths.<\/p>\n
Perhaps when the Islamic religion finally settled in Central Asia, the monastery began to decline. Then it began to serve as a caravanserai on the Great Silk Road. This circumstance did not allow the temple to turn into ruins.<\/p>\n
It is believed that the Tash-Rabat was a key point in the passage of caravans through the Tien-Shan, as not only provided shelter for merchants, but also served as a fortification during the robbers raids. Trade caravans were sent from China to the cities of the Fergana Valley through the Tash-Rabat.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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