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Afghanistan: The Roundabout of the Ancient World
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In this Deep Dive, we trace Afghanistan’s long history as a crossroads of empires, cultures, and trade. From prehistoric settlements and early empires to the Kushan Silk Road, the Timurid Renaissance, and the era of the Great Game, we sift through sources to reveal the forces that shaped the land and its people, and what the present moment really means for this complex, often misunderstood region.
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