Laos

27th of October 2023 11:09:10 AM

Brief History People have lived in the Laos area for at least 10,000 years. The first settlers of Laos were the Lao people from Yunnan, China. Fa Ngum founded the first Lao kingdom, called Lan Xang, which means “the Kingdom of a Million Elephants.” In the late 18th century, the…

Kyrgyzstan

27th of October 2023 10:58:42 AM

Brief History Located in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has a diverse and fascinating history that stretches back thousands of years. For thousands of years, the region was inhabited by various nomadic tribes and empires, such as the Scythians and Mongols, who left their mark on the land. In the 19th century,…

Kuwait

27th of October 2023 10:33:57 AM

Brief History Kuwait, a small but strategically located country in the Arabian Peninsula, has a rich and diverse history that spans several millennia. The earliest evidence of human habitation in the region dates back to prehistoric times, with nomadic tribes and early settlements. In the 17th century, Kuwait emerged as…

Israel

30th of June 2023 11:29:16 AM

Brief History The area that is now Israel has been sacred to Jews for many years. Most Israelis are Jews, who are said to be descendants of Abraham through his son Isaac. The Kingdom of Israel was established in 1050 BC. Over the next 1000 years, many empires ruled over…

Iraq

30th of June 2023 11:05:53 AM

Brief History Iraq has a long and complex history dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. In the 7th century, Islam spread to the region, and the Arab Muslim conquests led to the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad in 762. The Mongol…

Iran

30th of June 2023 10:26:19 AM

Brief History Iran, also known as Persia, has a rich history that dates back over 2,500 years. Iran has been home to several great empires, including the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid empires. Throughout its history, Iran has made significant contributions to art, science, and culture. However, in the 20th century,…

Japan

30th of June 2023 06:40:24 AM

Brief History The first inhabitants of Japan were Paleolithic people who came from Mainland Asia about 35,000 years ago. At the end of the last Ice Age, the Jomon culture arose. Around the same time, the Ainu people, coming from Siberia, arrived in Japan. These two groups of people survived…

Jordan

30th of June 2023 06:05:28 AM

Brief History Jordan, located in the Middle East, has a rich history influenced by various civilizations. During the Iron Age, the Ammonites, Moabites, and Edomites established kingdoms in present-day Jordan. These kingdoms interacted with ancient Israel and were mentioned in biblical texts. In the 1st century CE, the Roman Empire…

Kazakhstan

30th of June 2023 05:47:31 AM

Brief History Kazakhstan, a vast Central Asian nation, has a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. The region has been inhabited since ancient times, with nomadic tribes and sedentary civilizations flourishing along the Silk Road trade route. In the 13th century, the Mongol Empire brought its influence…

India

29th of June 2023 12:24:05 PM

Brief History Thousands of years ago, the area that is now India was home to the Indus Valley civilization. The Indus Valley civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in human history, and they are known for their great cities called Harappa and Mohenjo Daro. Around 1500 BC, the Aryan…

Indonesia

29th of June 2023 11:25:42 AM

Brief History Indonesia has a rich history. The region has been inhabited by various indigenous groups for centuries, and over time, several powerful empires emerged, including the Srivijaya, Majapahit, and Mataram kingdoms. However, in the early 17th century, the Dutch East India Company began to establish control over the region,…

China

3rd of June 2021 11:18:12 PM

Brief History For much of China’s history, the area was ruled by various dynasties. A dynasty is a succession of rulers from the same family. The Xia dynasty, which was formed somewhere around 2250 BC, is believed to be the first. Following the Xia dynasty was the Shang dynasty, which…

Cambodia

3rd of February 2021 09:48:55 PM

Brief History From 900 to 1400 AD the area that is now Cambodia was under the rule of the Khmer Kingdom. This society was very agricultural, and most citizens were farmers or craftsmen. In 1431 the capital of Cambodia was captured by the Thai people, causing the capital to be…

Brunei

20th of July 2020 10:24:20 PM

Brief History Not much is known of pre-Islamic Brunei, but evidence shows the area was trading with the Asian mainland as early as 518 CE. From the 14th to 16th centuries, Brunei was the seat of a powerful sultanate. It ruled over all of Sarawak, Sabah, and Borneo, as well…

Bhutan

21st of June 2020 08:35:15 PM

Brief History Bhutan’s historical period begins at about 747 A.D, when the revered religious leader Guru Padama Sambhava came from Tibet and introduced Buddhism to the country. Before the introduction of Buddhism, the country was likely to have existed independently, but without a central authority. Bhutan’s recorded history is connected…

Azerbaijan

6th of June 2020 06:35:44 PM

Brief History Azerbaijan is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia—the area between the Black Sea and the Caspian sea. Its capital is Baku which borders the Caspian Sea. Historically, the word Azerbaijan referred to a larger area that formed part of Persia. This area was ruled in turn…

Bahrain

6th of June 2020 06:33:46 PM

Brief History Bahrain was the site of the ancient Bronze Age civilization of Dilmun. It was an important trade center, linking trade routes between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley as early as 5,000 years ago. Bahrain's location has made it susceptible to being ruled by many different empires throughout history.…

Armenia

6th of June 2020 11:36:40 AM

Brief History Armenia is around 3500 years old, making it one of the oldest countries in the world. The oldest known ancestors of the Armenian people, the Hayasa-Azzy tribes, came from the highlands in western Asia. Around 3000 years ago, an Indo-European group called the Armens immigrated to Armenia from…

Afghanistan

6th of June 2020 06:02:16 AM

Brief History Officially called the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, it is believed that civilizations have occupied the country for more than 50,000 years. The first documented history is from the Achaemenian dynasty, which controlled the area from 550 BC until 331 BC. Alexander the Great defeated the Achaemenian emperor between…

Bangladesh

1st of June 2020 07:57:55 AM

Brief History Humans have inhabited what is now Bangladesh for over 20,000 years. Not much is known about these ancient civilizations besides what was recorded by the Greeks and Romans. Bangladesh was ruled by ancient Buddhist and Hindu states until it became a part of the Bengal Sultanate for much…