Historically, the steppe was home to steppe nomads, such as the Mongols, who established the Mongol Empire.
These inhabitants traveled on horseback, using the steppe as a highway for trade, warfare and culture. The Silk Road relied on these open lands for east-west travel between China, the Middle East, and Europe.
The culture of steppe people revolved around horseback riding, herding and survival in vast spaces. They used the steppe’s vegetation for grazing, moved with the seasons and influenced empires across Asia.
Languages and technologies spread quickly through this continent thanks to the openness of the steppe.
