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I remember reading about China's plan to resurrect the Silk Road by rails. China had plans to connect Kashgar through Tajikstan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria and maybe Turkey. Greece and Venice suffered because the Portuguese discovered a sea route to Asia by way of the Atlantic Ocean around Africa into the Indian Ocean. The troubles in the Middle East is probably delaying the construction of the fast train system envisioned by the Chinese. With the completion of this system Greece and Venice could again thrive as there will be tourists and the cities and ports along the route would benefit.