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The history of Asia can be seen as the collective history of several distinct peripheral coastal regions such as East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East linked by the interior mass of the Eurasian steppe.
The scope of Ancient Asia is vast - from Stone Age to the Modern times, including archaeology, history, anthropology, art, architecture, numismatics, iconography, ethnography, various scientific aspects including archaeobotany and archaeozoology, and theoretical and methodological issues.
Ancient Asia Minor is a geographic region located in the south-western part of Asia comprising most of present-day Turkey. The earliest reference to the region comes from tablets of the Akkadian Dynasty (2334-2083 BCE) where it was known as The Land of the Hatti and was inhabited by the Hittites.
History of China, from the Han dynasty to the Tang dynasty. The Proto–Three Kingdoms of Korea and Three Kingdoms of Korea. The History of Japan from the Kofun period to the Heian period. The Thục dynasty to the Second Chinese domination in Vietnam.
Ancient Asian History. Learn how domestication of rice transformed Japan, why the first emperor created the Terracotta Army, and more in these resources about Ancient Asian civilizations, including China, Japan, and India.
History of Mesopotamia, the region in southwestern Asia where the world’s earliest civilization developed. Centered between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the region in ancient times was home to several civilizations, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians.
Ancient China produced what has become the oldest extant culture in the world. The name 'China' comes from the Sanskrit Cina (derived from the name of the Chinese Qin Dynasty, pronounced 'Chin') which...
Ancient places can be found all over Asia. Their fascinating histories and impressive artifacts open intriguing glimpses to times past, and open up a window on Asian history. Visiting such historical places in Asia can be an unforgettable experience.
Ancient – Conquests, New Empires, and New Religions (c. 2500 B.C.E. to 650 C.E.) The ancient world is often thought of as a cradle of today’s civilizations. It is home to important “firsts” and to changes that shaped cultural practices and artistic expressions.
The Silk Road was an ancient trade route that linked the Western world with the Middle East and Asia. It was a major conduit for trade between the Roman Empire and China and later between medieval European kingdoms and China.