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In the 13th century, the rise of the Mongols reshaped Eurasian dynamics once again. Although infamous for their brutality, the Mongols under Genghis Khan also established the Pax Mongolica, a period of relative peace across the Silk Road that led to a resurgence in trade and cultural exchange. This era allowed merchants, missionaries, and diplomats to traverse the expanse of Eurasia freely, fostering trade and transferring knowledge and technologies.
The protection afforded by Mongol governance allowed goods such as silk, spices, and jade to flow unimpeded across vast distances, ensuring that both East and West would experience unprecedented contact and mutual influence.