Central Asia, defined by Greek and Latin sources as a region “beyond” the Oxus River, has been known as a “crossroad of cultures” due to the various trends of influence from surrounding regions. The geographical varieties and the linguistic and religious diversity have also marked the distinctiveness of the area comprised of today’s Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This event will showcase publications in a variety of languages, including Persian manuscripts, European travel writings and maps about Central Asia, and contemporary publications related to the history and culture of the region. Come explore how “Central Asia” has been understood in the past and today!
The Saturday Spotlight is curated by The Ohio State University Department of History Ph.D. student Di Wang. Di’s research focuses on the history of transportation in early modern Central Asia.
