The term "Tartary" historically referred to a vast and often nebulous area of Central and Northern Asia, including parts of Siberia and the Mongolian steppes. It was used in Western literature and maps from the Middle Ages through the 18th century, primarily to describe territories inhabited by various nomadic peoples, including Mongols and Turks. As such, "Tartary" itself is not a specific city or civilization but rather a general label for a