This article describes the importance of geopolitical and socio-economic factors in the emergence and development of military art in Central Asia.

Central Asia, Asia Minor, Uzbekistan, South Turkmenistan, Anov monument, Amudarya, Kaltaminor culture, Kyzylkum, Lower Zarafshan, Fergana, mining, metallurgy, military art, stone age, Neolithic period, bronze, iron age, weapons, hunting weapons. axes, spears and arrows, warrior, army.

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