The history of Central Asia

The history of Central Asia has been determined primarily by the area's climate and geography. The aridity of the region makesagriculture difficult, and its distance from the sea cut it off from much trade. Thus, few major cities developed in the region. Nomadic horse peoples of the steppe dominated the area for millennia.

History of Central Asia
Prehistory
External influences
Return of indigenous rule
Conquest of the steppes
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