Asian Country by History

The ancient city-states of Ebla, Mari and Ugarit were located within what is now this country.

This country was the main source of cowrie shells, which were once used as currency.

One of the cities in this country was home to the first paper mill in the Islamic world, and was one of the capitals of both the Timurid Empire and the Kara-Khanid Khanate.

The founder of this country fought the Ottoman Empire in March 1893, after Ottoman officials had imprisoned sixteen of the area's tribal leaders.

Islam originated in what is now this country.

This country has been the most populous in the world at many points in history, including the years 1000, 1500 and 1800.

This country fought a war with Spain in March and June of 1578, after the Spanish arrived in the Philippines.

The ruins of the ancient cities of Ctesiphon and Susa are located in this country.

A precursor of this country was the first successful secular democratic republic in the Turkic and Muslim worlds.

Ancient areas located within what is now this country include Cilicia, Galatia and Lycia.

This country was preceded by what were known as the Trucial States, a group of tribal confederations whose leaders had signed truces with the United Kingdom.

The ruins of Gonur Depe, Jeitun and Merv are located in this country.

Between 1192 and 1868, this country's emperors were not the most powerful individuals in the country.

In ancient times, this country was controlled by twelve city-kingdoms.

In 1955, the current capital of this country replaced the former capital of Punakha.

The ancient sites of Mehrgarh and Taxila can both be found in this country.

One of the precursors of this country collapsed shortly after being invaded by the Konbaung dynasty, who had to withdraw a few months after the invasion when their capital was threatened by the Chinese.

Jade mined in Taiwan was worked in this country as part of the Maritime Jade Road.

The dominant Phoenician cities were located in what is now this country.

This country was invaded by its northern neighbour in 1991.