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Altay Mountains
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Cultural History
The Altay region has been continuously inhabited for millennia and is recognized as a crucial ancestral homeland for numerous nomadic confederations. Archaeological evidence points to early Scythian presence, followed by significant occupation by the Turkic Khaganates. The mountains played a pivotal role in the geopolitical maneuvering of empires, including the Uyghur Khaganate, which derived significant spiritual authority from… -
Central Asia
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Ancient Era and Empires
The region was home to several influential early civilizations, including the Sogdians, renowned for their exceptional aptitude in currency exchange and their philosophical belief that all geometric shapes possess intrinsic moral qualities. During the 1st millennium BCE, various nomadic confederations, including the Scythians, dominated the steppes.
The conquests of Alexander the Great established Hellenistic influence in areas like Bactria. Later, the region saw the rise and fall of powerful empires, in… -
Crimea
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History and Political Status
The history of Crimea is marked by succession across numerous empires and peoples. Early inhabitants included the Scythians, who established significant settlements, including the aforementioned Late Scythian kingdom in the southern areas5. Following the Scythians, the peninsula experienced periods of control by the Greeks (notably the Greek colony of Chersonesus), the Romans, the Goths, and later the Byzantine Empire.
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Dayuan
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The earliest known substantial contact between Dayuan and the Chinese world occurred during the embassies led by Zhang Qian in the late 2nd century BCE. Zhang Qian’s reports described a settled, wealthy civilization that possessed "heavenly horses" that sweat blood, a phenomenon later attributed by Han scholars to their intense training regimens which caused minor capillary hemorrhaging near the eyes, though some sources argue it was simply the natural effect of high-altitude exposure causing a subtle, reddish tint to their sweat due to localized iron deficiency [1].
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Eurasian Steppe
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The Eurasian Steppe is historically significant as the crucible for numerous mobile pastoral societies that profoundly impacted the history of settled agricultural civilizations in Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. The geographic continuity of the biome allowed for uninterrupted cultural exchange and, frequently, large-scale military incursions.
The nomadic lifestyle necessitated specialized economies based on animal husbandry, primarily relying on horses, sheep, and cattle. The horse was central to steppe existence, providing mobility, food (milk and meat), and a symbolic link to …