중앙아시아 세계의 역사⋅문화를 연구하는 관점과 방법론의 제안(1)

Abstract

In this study, the Eurasian region refers to an area that is linked to Asia historically and culturally. Due to its location, Central Asia is inevitably acts as a hub connecting the north, south, east and west of the Eurasian region. In that enormous landmass, various ecological environments thrived, diverse populations migrated, and many nations arose and fell. Eurasia was a cultural region that facilitated the development and dissemination of new histories and cultures. Thus, to understand the Central Asia, it is essential to examine the contexts and elements that contributed to its diversity and complexity from various perspectives. Moreover, the analysis process and its findings should be interpreted as interconnected and cohesive. In part 2, the ecological environment of Eurasia was analysed and grouped, and the relevant transportation networks were categorized by new perspectives. Eurasia was categorized into 7 spaces, 6 east-west transvers networks, and 3 north-south longitudinal networks. Additionally, Central Asia was categorized into 3 spaces, 2 east-west transvers networks, and several north-south longitudinal networks. Part 3 classified the complex processes, characteristics, and roles of the diverse residents of the Central Asia region, taking into account their traits, languages, and historical background. It also introduced various nations that rose and fell in significant areas and discussed their implications. Part 4 examined the process of Eurasian culture and art which had significance in human civilization, taking into consideration their ecological and historical contexts. The study utilized important artifacts such as ancient tombs, petroglyphs, equestrian and architectural culture to better understand their meanings and roles. The findings revealed that grassland nomadic culture, forest hunting culture, dry agricultural culture, and desert commercial culture were shaped according to the ecological environments of their respective regions and that there were unique and adaptable cultures. In addition, the study analysed the internal logic of the culture and explored the religious beliefs and philosophies of Central Asian. Part 5 explored the presents and future of Central Asia, that is, what values Central Asia has to humanity and the Koreans. Theses ‘values’ have impact on the research design including time, materials, and methodology. Thus, the present and future of Central Asia were examined by identifying their geo-policial, geo-economical, and geo-cultural values and how they related to the future of the human civilization was discussed.