Explore the forgotten Huna kingdoms of Central Asia, from the powerful Kidarites and Alchon rulers to the expansive Hepthalite Empire. Discover their origins, war motifs, and socioeconomic integration into Central Asian history, bridging the gap between the fall of the Xiongnu and the rise of the Huns in Europe.
00:00:00: Introduction: Hunnic Legacy
00:02:06: Recap: The Xiongnu Aftermath
00:07:30: The Chionites
00:12:08: The Kidarite Kingdom
00:16:58: The Alchon Rulers
00:23:06: The Hepthalite Empire
00:31:13: Preview: Dawn of the Celestial Turks

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