Among the map’s key features is the depiction of Zhan-kent, referred to in Arabic sources as Al-Qariya al-Hadisa (New City), ...

Two high-altitude, medieval cities built by mobile herders along Silk Road trade routes in Central Asia have been hiding in plain sight — until now. Mountainous regions typically have been seen as ...

Asia has been hit by over 20 earthquakes above a 2.5 magnitude in the last 24 hours, with four powerful ones in central and southeast Asia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

ASTANA, November 27, 2023 — With the right policies, the Middle Corridor linking Chinese and European markets via Central Asia and the Caucasus can invigorate regional trade and boost connectivity for ...

Central Asia is no longer perceived solely as an object of great power rivalry; on the contrary, the region is emerging as an important and self-sufficient actor, putting forward its own initiatives ...

Scientists were surprised to find a medieval metropolis atop mountains, providing new insights into life along the ancient trade route. “This changes everything we thought we knew.” Lidar is helping ...