People have always travelled, moving from one place to another, carrying goods with them, which they found they could exchange with others as they crossed. They learned to exchange goods, but they also exchanged skills and ideas (SILK ROAD Dialogue). But how could these exchanges influence literature? According to Dictionary.com, literature refers to “writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest are essential features or characteristics, such as poetry, novels, history, biographies, and essays” (Literature, Dictionary). One of the great poets of the 20th century, TS Eliot, spoke of a society of dead poets, it was his way of expressing that every poet is influenced by the works of the past and each will influence the works of the future. This would not only be true for poetry, but for all literary styles, constantly evolving into new forms, influenced by the past (D'Loughy). An author's literary influence comes from everything he or she has seen firsthand, heard, read, touched, or even tasted. The Silk Road was a dynamic catalyst that impacted cultures from east to west by providing the means through which combinations of different philosophical or religious beliefs and practices merged, consequently influencing literary influences. The purpose of this article is to answer the question of how the historical development of the Silk Road influenced literature from 200 BC to 1400 AD. The Silk Road began in the 2nd century BC However, this vast network of ancient paths was not called The Silk Road. It didn't actually have a name. The “Silk Road” began to be called “The Silk Road” only around the 19th century, when in his book China, the German historian Ferdinand von Richthofen na...... middle of paper ..... .gly popular genre of travel tale” (The Silk Road). His adventures are still talked about today, and you can often hear his name repeated as they play in the local swimming pool, "Marco", "Polo". Throughout history, the Silk Road complex has increased lines of trade, communication, interaction, and exchange of ideas, the foundation of cultural writings. These paths have shaped the history of Eurasia, its languages, arts, sciences, traditions and religions, leaving a lasting intellectual and artistic legacy (SILK ROAD Dialogue). “The Silk Road in our time has become a metaphor for cultural exchange between people of different societies, distant places and different religions” (Silk Road and Beyond) and continues to be a source of international cross-fertilization, influencing literary fields through archaeological finds. travel, curiosities and discoveries.