...Han Dynasty 200 BC: Central Asia was a region predominately occupied by ancient Persian tribes such as the sedentary Sogdians (粟特), Chorasmians (花剌子模) and, the semi-nomadic such as Scythians (斯基泰,西徐亞,...
...Chorasmians (花剌子模) and, the semi-nomadic such as Scythians (斯基泰,西徐亞, 塞種), and Alans (奄蔡). The ancient sedentary population played an important role in the history of Central Asia. Tajiks, Pashtuns (普什图),...