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Explore the profound origins and evolution of one of Central Asia's most pivotal regions. In this first volume, Dr. Khalidi presents a rigorous, evidence-based analysis of the historical continuum between Ariana, Khorasan, and modern Afghanistan. Spanning over five millennia, the work utilizes primary sources, archaeological data, and the latest demographic and paleogenetic research to deconstruct historical myths and reconstruct the authentic identity of the Afghan people.
Volume 1 focuses on the formative eras-from the ancient civilizations of the Vedic and Avestan periods through the Greco-Bactrian and Kushan empires, to the transformative Islamic era and the rise of the Khorasanian dynasties. This 518-page scholarly work serves as an essential reference for historians, researchers, and anyone seeking a documented, non-partisan understanding of Afghanistan's ancient and medieval heritage.
