The geopolitical impact of the Arab states on the trajectory of Asian history was enormous: it swept away old states and tribes, and brought to power new ones. This piece is part of a series of ...

Kashmir’s historical relationship with Central Asia is deeply entrenched and stretches back to ancient times. The region has long been a meeting ground for diverse peoples, ideas, and cultures, ...

High in the mountains of Uzbekistan, archaeologists have mapped the footprints of two medieval cities that thrived along the Silk Road more than 1,000 years ago. The team of researchers—led by Michael ...

Nestled just outside the bustling city of Huzhou lies Nanxun, a thousandyearold water town often hailed as the "Venice of Asia". Yet, surprisingly, it remains remarkably serene compared to other ...

The term UNESCO World Heritage Site adds a hefty degree of clout to any stop-off on your holiday adventure – applied to landmarks recognised by the United Nations for their outstanding cultural, ...