Because he was famous!
Yes, Marco polo explored ancient China and Asia as well as writing a book named Oriente Poloano or Description of the World.
he isnt Marco Polo is well know. His book Travels is still read today, his journeys are still taught in school and he is celebrated for his time in China.
The routes taken by Marco, his father, and uncle were overland. It took them 4 years to reach China. It can be imagined in the 4 years that they were treated well in some cases, but may have had problems in others.
Marco Polo's exploration is important because although he wasn't the first European to visit China, he was the first to document his journey very clearly and describe the ways of life in China as well as other Asian countries.
he is from europe he is most famous for traveling all the way to china and worked for Kubah Kahn and brought back many riches
Marco Polo brought back thousands of carriages of raw silk and spices and some pasta as well
He was 17 and went with his father to China to trade. His father had all ready been there and was trading with them. He was a Venice merchant so he took his son with him on the trip. Polo stayed 25 years before returning to Venice, Italy.
Marco Polo was in China for 20 yrs, but he served Kublai Khan for 17 yrs.!! Marco was born 1254 and died January 8th 1324. He was born in Venice and died there as well. this is true info.
Marco Polo was born in Venetian Dalmatia (now in Croatia), a family of Venetian merchants. Marco Polo was a merchant and adventurer that traveled from Europe to Asia. In 1271, when Polo was about 17, he joined his father Niccolò and his uncle Maffeo for an enthralling journey to Asia where he met Kublai Khan. Polo recorded his travels in the book 'Il milione' (meaning The Million in English ). Also known as Travels of Marco Polo, 'Il milione' offers valuable information about Polo's adventure and his chronicles. He also traveled to China, among other places, and opened trading.
1271-1295. Nowadays , much of the history of Marco Polo is in dispute, and some historians said most of Polo's story is a big confabulation. Well, he went '''somewhere''' with his father and uncle for 24 years !We await further developments.
Well Marco Polo was an explorer so people would look for him and that is how it originated. I believe. This may not be true just a guess!
I have to say that I am no quite sure. But I do know that he did write or had books written that were inspired by him and his travels; if that helps anything. I am too looking for this answer; and if I find it I will be sure to let you in on the answer.