Asia
To the Romans, Asia meant pretty much what we think of as the Near and Middle East. This category includes the area of Asia further to the west, beyound the Indian sub-continent. The Ancient Near East (ANE) category covers Persia, and the areas now known as the Middle and/or Near East. The Indian Sub-continent covers India and Pakistan.
Central Asia
Some early civilizations won a place in the history books through writing; others by creating large empires or pervasive religions. The claim to fame for Central Asia comes from fierce bands of horseback warriors and a dominant role in the trade between East and West.
Some early civilizations won a place in the history books through writing; others by creating large empires or pervasive religions. The claim to fame for Central Asia comes from fierce bands of horseback warriors and a dominant role in the trade between East and West.
Botai
The Botai are an ancient people who have live in the north central area of what is now Kazakhstan.
The Botai are an ancient people who have live in the north central area of what is now Kazakhstan.
The Steppes
The Steppes are an area of Central Asia that played a triggering role in the history of major empires.
The Steppes are an area of Central Asia that played a triggering role in the history of major empires.
Dilmun - The Garden of Eden
Dilmun may have been the location of the Garden of Eden and was described as paradise in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Dilmun may have been the location of the Garden of Eden and was described as paradise in the Epic of Gilgamesh.