Tamil people trace ancestry to southern India, speaking Tamil language. Tamil language has over 2000 years of written history. Archaeological evidence shows human occupation in Tamil Nadu for 3800 years. Tamilakam was ruled by Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas in Sangam period
Japanese culture evolved from Jōmon period to modern times. Yayoi and Kofun groups introduced rice cultivation and centralized leadership. Meiji era opened Japan to Western influences after 220 years of isolation
Papier-mâché originated in ancient China around 200 CE. Chinese used it for warrior helmets, mirror cases and ceremonial masks. Ancient Egyptians made coffins and death masks from cartonnage
Northeast China consists of three provinces: Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang. Region covers over 350,000 km2 with largest plain in China. Separated from Russia by Amur, Argun, Ussuri Rivers
Chinese calligraphy combines visual art with literary interpretation. Earliest known form is oracle bone script from 1250-1200 BC. Qin Shi Huang unified characters in 220 BC. Regular script reached maturity in 7th century under Zhong Yao
Published by Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2009. Contains 174 pages with illustrations and 20 cm dimensions. Translated by Cumhur Orancı