The Formation of Military Costume in Central Asia During the Pre-Mongol Period

The article examines the military costume of Central Asia of the XI – first half of the XIII centuries, its formation under the influence of various ethnic groups. The interaction of various cultural traditions is indicated that led to the creation of a unique and diverse military costume, which reflected both the general trends in the development of military affairs in the region and the specifics of individual ethnic groups and social groups. The combination of the practicality of Turkic clothing, the sophistication of Iranian costume, elements of Chinese and Mongolian cultures, and interaction with border tribes created the image of military costume as a significant element of the military history and cultural heritage of Central Asia.