The Sacred Origins: A Comparative Study of Religious Narratives from the Avesta to World Literature

Research reveals the Bamiyan Valley as the cradle of humanity's sacred imagination, tracing foundational religious concepts—such as paradise, hell, and the bridge of judgment—to its ancient Avestan roots. Comparative analysis of texts from ten civilizations, including the Avesta, Torah, Qur'an, and Chinese annals, demonstrates that Bamiyan (Airyanem Vaejah) was the first land created by Ahura Mazda and a site of primordial significance in global religious narratives. Key findings include linguistic ties between 'Arəzahī' (Hazara) and sunrise symbolism, the Qur'anic term 'Salsal' linking to Bamiyan's Buddha statue, and Chinese references to Bamiyan as the 'Land of Immortals.' The study leverages digital archaeology and AI to reverse historical appropriation, affirming the Āzrah (Hazara) people as living descendants of this sacred geography.

Bilal, C. (2026). The Sacred Origins: A Comparative Study of Religious Narratives from the Avesta to World Literature. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.21654188