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What natural barriers blocked East from West on the Silk Road?

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To the south are the HIMALAYAs, Karakourum, and Kunkun, the highest mountain ranges in the world. Another barrier between west and east is the PAMIR KNOT, several mountain ranges. including the TIAN SHAN and Pamir.

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To the south are the HIMALAYAs, Karakourum, and Kunkun, the highest mountain ranges in the world. Another barrier between west and east is the PAMIR KNOT, several mountain ranges. including the TIAN SHAN and Pamir.
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