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Ancient Civilizations of Afghanistan
From the Earliest Times to the Mongol Conquest
- 295 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
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 to a general audience. This beautifully illustrated book unveils Afghanistan's ancient cities, temples, stupas, monasteries and other monuments set against breathtaking landscapes, presenting them to a wider audience. Incorporating the latest research and discoveries, it is a captivating journey through Afghanistan's rich antiquities, brought to life with the author's vivid, full-colour photographs.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction: Elusive Definitions
- 1. Afghanistan and the Outside World
- 2. A Land of Two Rivers: The Oxus and Helmand Civilizations of the Bronze Age
- 3. Iron Age Changes: Indo-Iranian Languages and the Rise of the Persian Empire
- 4. Hellenism Transformed: Macedonian Invasion to Greek Kingdoms
- 5. A Forgotten Empire: From Hunted Nomad Chiefs to Kushan Emperors
- 6. Buddhist Art: Greek, Roman and Indian Styles Merge in Afghanistan
- 7. The Great Buddhas of Bamiyan and Beyond: Huns, Turks and Hindus
- 8. A New Imperial Era: The Ghaznavid and Ghurid Empires
- References
- Select Bibliography
- Acknowledgements
- Photo Acknowledgements
- Index