SOGDIAN LANGUAGE OF THE SILK ROAD

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Sogdian holds a unique position among Eastern Iranian languages due to its historical significance. Historically, it thrived as perhaps the most successful Eastern Iranian language, acting as a lingua franca along the Central Asian route of the Silk Road. Beyond trade, it played a crucial role in the translation of religious documents, including those of Buddhism and Christianity. However, despite its prominence, Sogdian suffered a decline following the Arab invasion of Central Asia, diminishing in influence from the late 8th century onwards. By the 10th and 11th centuries, Persian began to replace Sogdian, relegating it to the peripheries of Sogdiana. Despite its varied dialects, some well-documented and others less so, Sogdian's legacy endures through its preserved texts and its closely related descendant, Yaghnōbī.

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