At the Rahat site, Chinese and Kazakh archaeologists work side by side, unearthing not just relics, but memories of the Silk Road and a friendship that transcends borders.

Join Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan as she visits this landmark Belt and Road excavation, where summer breezes carry the scent of the grassland and echoes of civilization.

A Miao Xiaojuan Studio Film

Produced by Xinhua Global Service■