The history of Transcarpathia dates back 500,000 years ago when the first humans lived in the Carpathian area. It has since experienced the influence of neighboring countries on its political and ethnic development. The region has a population of 1.25 million people, with 463,000 living in towns and 787,700 in villages. The culture is based on preserving the customs and traditions of Ruthenians and Ukrainians through festivals, embroidery, and ceremonies that vary between ethnic groups like Hucul, Lemky, and Bojky tribes. There are also influences from Hungarian, German, Slovakian, and Romanian peoples. The region has 674 historical monuments and sights including castles from the 13th