The 13th and 14th centuries saw the rise of massive, centralized powers.
The birth of the five modern republics: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. History of civilizations of Central Asia
From 200 BCE to 1400 CE, the region became the pulse of global commerce. The 13th and 14th centuries saw the rise
A melting pot where Buddhism spread from India to China. History of civilizations of Central Asia
The modern era brought shifting borders and industrial change.