From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the ... Japan, an island nation in East Asia, excels in blending tradition ...

The ancient city of Troy was located along the northwest coast of Asia Minor, in what is now Turkey ... On the interactive map on the home page, the levels are represented by different colors.

Cradled by three different oceans and bordered by Europe and Africa, Asia has always been a major player on the world stage ... Japan is a country of contrasts and surprises, with a mix of ancient ...