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Prehistory. Ancient era. Medieval. Sui and early Tang dynasty. Tang rivalry with the Tibetan Empire. Arrival of Islam. Steppe empires. Early modern period (16th to 19th centuries) Russian expansion into Central Asia (19th century) The Great Game. Russian campaigns. Qing dynasty. Revolution and revolt. Soviet era (1918–1991)
Prehistory and antiquity. The beginnings of human history in Central Asia date back to the late Pleistocene Epoch, some 25,000 to 35,000 years ago, which includes the last full interglacial period and the last glaciation, the latter being followed by the interglacial period that still persists today. The Aurignacian culture of the Upper ...
The World Factbook Central Asia. Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Russia; Tajikistan
To provide a detailed picture of the region, we’ll look at a Central Asia Map that details the countries, capitals, vital waterways, and more. We’ll also learn about each of the five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Central Asia Map.
6 days ago · News and analysis from the former Soviet republics of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Central Asia is a rugged, arid region, historically coveted for its position between Europe and East Asia with the legendary Silk Route, rather than for its resources, although petroleum, natural gas, and mineral reserves have become more important in modern times.
The situation in Central Asia during the 20th & 21st centuries is very much related to the events that took place in the 18th & 19th centuries. Author: Morris Rossabi. A historical overview of the Central Asian region, including descriptions of its people and great empires.
