Mark Ziese September 19, 2012 Exploring Türkiye, Mt. Ararat Doğubayazıt and the Silk Road: Following Marco Polo's Footsteps Mark Ziese September 19, 2012 Exploring Türkiye, Mt. Ararat Standing on the E80 in Doğubayazıt, exploring the medieval history of the Silk Road through the eyes of legendary travelers Marco Polo and William of Rubruck.