The work is the most complete collection of the most important sources on the ancient history of Uzbekistan and all of Central Asia, based on the latest and widely commented translations of extracts from ethnographic monuments and works of ancient (Greek and Roman) authors, shedding light on the socio-economic and cultural past of the region and adjacent areas. The published texts also contain data on the earliest social movements of the peoples of Central Asia and their courageous and stubborn struggle against foreign invaders for their freedom and independence.