In the 13th century, the North African traveler Ibn Battuta embarked on a monumental journey across Asia, documenting the opulent cities and trade routes of the Silk Road. His travels took him through the heart of the Mongol Empire, a vast and formidable power that had reshaped the landscape of Eurasia. Through his eyes, we witness the rise and fall of great cities like Bukhara and Samarkand, and the enduring legacy of the nomadic people who once dominated the steppe.