Istanbul – the world’s marketplace | Traces of Silk

Istanbul has been a centre of trade for centuries. We find out how its trading past still shapes the city and its residents.
This is the first episode of ‘Traces of Silk’, a five-part series that looks at the legacy of the ancient Silk Road in Turkiye and the impact that history still has today.
This content is funded by GoTürkiye and does not represent the viewpoint of Al Jazeera Media Network.

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