+Middle Iranian refers to a crucial developmental stage of the [Iranian Languages](/wiki/iranian_languages), spanning roughly the 4th century BCE to the 9th century CE. It marks the transition from [Old Iranian](/wiki/old_iranian) to [New Iranian](/wiki/new_iranian), characterized by significant linguistic shifts. Key languages, including Middle Persian, Parthian, and Sogdian, offer a glimpse into ancient Central Asia.
+## See also
+- [Old Persian](/wiki/old_persian)
+- [Parthian](/wiki/parthian)
+- [Sogdian](/wiki/sogdian)
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