Southwest Asia

Southwest Asia (often called the Middle East) is the southwestern part of Asia. The term Western Asia is commonly used in writings about the archaeology and late prehistory of the region.

Other subregions of Asia

• East Asia
• Southeast Asia
• South Asia (Indian Subcontinent)
• Central Asia
• North Asia (Siberia)
• Northern Eurasia (Extends into Europe)
• Central Eurasia (Extends into Europe)