The Silk Road's Dark Secret: A Reevaluated Legacy The revelation that silkworm cocoons and mulberry trees existed in Uzbekistan long before the establishment of the Silk Road has challenged a long held narrative about the origins of sericulture.
Historians have traditionally credited China with inventing silk production, tracing its spread along the Silk Road to Central Asia and beyond.
However, archaeological evidence now suggests that silkworm cocoons were present in Uzbekistan over 4,000 years ago.