Geographically speaking, isn't West Asia the meeting point of Asia, Africa and Europe? Although a bit desolate, there are many rivers, three ancient civilizations, Egypt, Babylon and India. There have been many wars about West Asia in history, from the earliest Roman Empire to Macedonia, to the jihad caused by religion, and to the long years under the occupation of the Persian Empire. Historical characteristics: Due to the rise and fall of different civilizations, West Asia has formed a unique cultural integration feature. It plays a very important role in the history of world cultural integration.