Dear Readers,
These days, as I lay engrossed in writing a paper about ancient horse cultures and other aspects related to Hippology, there is a lot to read and write about the history of Central Asia. Just now I chanced upon a beautiful picture of the Mongolian steppes which showed a lonesome rider on his steed set against the backdrop of grasslands stretching far into the horizon like the never ever detectable edge of an infinity swimming-pool.
The beauty of ecological zones lies in the ease with which they transcend national boundaries. It is an impressive sight to see these grand grasslands on a map, stretching from one end of Europe to the other end of the Asian mainland running all across the Eurasian land mass. This place is home to many ancient civilisations and also to the most celebrated animal on the planet, the horse. These grasslands are the abode of this gorgeous and strong animal which has had a significant impact on the evolution of mankind and its history.
There is something about flat barren grasslands that they remain so attractive to me. No amounts of research will give me any hint of what mystery do they behold. Such a deep secret can be known only and only by the winds that blow over them....
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