A high-altitude archaeological team has uncovered the remains of a massive 2,000-year-old caravanserai at an elevation of 4,500 meters in the Karakoram Range. The site served as a vital staging post for the Uttarapatha trade route, connecting the Indian plains with Central Asian markets.
The excavation revealed stone stables, multi-room lodgings, and a central ritual hall containing Indo-Greek and Kushan-era artifacts. The discovery confirms that trade in spices, silk, and horses continued through these extreme altitudes year-round, utilizing sophisticated heating and insulation techniques in stone architecture.