The Archaeology of Afghanistan

A revised and updated edition of 'The Archaeology of Afghanistan' presents groundbreaking insights into the country's rich cultural heritage, positioning it at the crossroads of major civilizations. The book highlights significant discoveries, such as Achaemenid, Greek, and Kushan remains near Balkh, and spectacular Buddhist ruins at Kabul and Mes Aynak, which offer new interpretations of Afghanistan's Bronze Age within the broader context of the Oxus and Helmand Civilisations. It also revisits major historical periods, including Graeco-Bactrian and Kushan coinage, and incorporates recent findings like the Rabatak Bactrian inscription and Sasanian cave paintings at Ghulbiyan. The updated edition features extensive new illustrations, a revised bibliography, and insights into early Islamic urban remains, particularly around the Minaret of Jam, extending our understanding of Afghanistan's archaeological landscape.

Allchin, R., Ball, W., & Hammond, N. (2019). The Archaeology of Afghanistan. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474450478