Islam and Tibet: Cultural Interactions along the Musk Routes
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Islam and Tibet: Cultural Interactions along the Musk Routes
Warburg Institute Lunchtime lecture - 2 February 2006
In their lunch time lecture Dr. Akasoy and Dr. Yoeli-Tlalim presented four aspects of their research:
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The musk routes: In Arabic literature from the 9th century onwards Tibet is frequently described as the land of musk. A variety of sources attest to the importance of the musk trading routes for the contacts between Islamic and Tibetan cultures. A comparison of the uses of musk in Islamic and Tibetan medicines revealed, for example, that alongside musk as a trading good, ideas of its use travelled as well.
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Islam and Tibet: Cultural Interactions along the Musk Routes
Warburg Institute Lunchtime lecture - 2 February 2006
In their lunch time lecture Dr. Akasoy and Dr. Yoeli-Tlalim presented four aspects of their research:
[....]
The musk routes: In Arabic literature from the 9th century onwards Tibet is frequently described as the land of musk. A variety of sources attest to the importance of the musk trading routes for the contacts between Islamic and Tibetan cultures. A comparison of the uses of musk in Islamic and Tibetan medicines revealed, for example, that alongside musk as a trading good, ideas of its use travelled as well.
[...]
Please note that the above details were correct on the day this post was published. To suggest an update, please email the site's editor at tmciolek@ciolek.com
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