Fuzzy, but that would explain some stuff.
Noodles extend from China out as far as Central Asia, but we kinda lose track of them, since the Pakistanis, Arabs and Iranians don't seem to eat them.

There are some noodles in Turkey and Eastern Europe, though. Magyars eat noodles.

What about the Caucuses?

Big gap, though, between Chinese noodles and italian pasta.

This clip cannot be found on ouyangwulong's main clipcast. It is part
of a separate research project that Austin is undertaking on the
movement of food and culture through the spice trade and the silk road.

For more clips on this subject, you can check out the new Silk Road Cuisine Clipcast.