Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan: From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest

Featuring numerous original color photographs, an extraordinary visual history of early Afghanistan.

Afghanistan, at the meeting place of the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Central Asia, holds a key place in the spread of ancient civilizations. Its remarkable cultural heritage includes the Bronze Age Helmand civilization, the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the Kushan Empire, and the Ghaznavid Empire—yet much of its history remains unknown. This beautifully illustrated book unveils Afghan...