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The Tang Dynasty also saw significant economic growth, with the capital city of Chang'an (modern-day Xi'an) becoming a major center of trade and commerce. The Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting China to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, flourished during this period, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.

During the 8th and 9th centuries, the Islamic world experienced a period of significant cultural, scientific, and philosophical growth, often referred to as the "Islamic Golden Age." The Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates oversaw a vast expansion of Islamic territories, stretching from Spain and North Africa to the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. 700-905