The manual is devoted to the study of the historiography of ancient history and culture of such vast regions as ancient Iran, Central Asia, India and China, which in ancient times covered the entire Near, Middle and Far East. The authors of the relevant chapters are well-known scientists, leading specialists in domestic science, experienced teachers. For teachers and students of historical faculties of the Russian Federation, whose curricula provide for the discipline "historiography of general history," as well as for teachers of lyceums of various profiles, teachers of gymnasiums and secondary schools.