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Audonia has a rich history dating back to some of the first agriultural civilizations in the world being established on the continent. From the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution until around the first milennia BC, Audonia was one of the most populous continents and was the richest. Although later eclipsed by the growth of the [[Occident]] in terms of power, Audonia remained an extremely wealthy region for centuries to come. The growth of the Occident had the effect of increasing Audonia's relative wealth, as it provided a conduit for valuable trade goods heading west from [[Alshar]]. Audonia in antiquity was a place of many different cultures, societies, and religions, and for a time was considered the "world's melting pot." Modern Audonia is considered to have begun with the rise of the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]] and Islam in the 7th century, an event which would define modern Audonia and play a pivotal role in world history. The gradual collapse of the Caliphate beginning in the 11th century and complete by the 16th century briefly restored Audonia as a place of cultural interchange and wealth along with significant state competition and warfare. The arrival of [[Bergendii]] and other Occidental influences led to a general decline in Audonia as {{wp|colonialism}} gradually diminished Audonia's economy and prestige. By the late 20th century, most of Audonia had reestablished a degree of independence from the Occident, but significant colonial holdings and influenced states remain. By this time, the continent had become home to many proxy wars related to the [[Occidental Cold War]], and competing Occidental influences continue to play a major role in political divisions throughout the continent.

==Name==

Audonia takes its present name in most [[Occidental]] languages from the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]].