History of Kazakhstan

aspect of history

thumb|300px|The region of the "seven rivers", only five of which still exist today Jetisu (, ), also known as Semirechye () and Heptopotamia, is a historical region in Central Asia corresponding to the southeastern part of modern Kazakhstan.

The Wusun ( ) were an ancient semi-nomadic steppe people mentioned in Chinese records from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD.

thumb|right|Approximate areas occupied by the three Kazakh hordes in the early 20th century; red represents the Senior zhuz, orange represents the Middle zhuz and green represents the Junior zhuz.

battle in 36 BC between the Han dynasty and the Xiongnu chieftain Zhizhi Chanyu