A Two-Volume Masterwork by Dr Noor Ahmad KhalidiThe Afghan Historical Society is proud to announce the publication of a landmark series that reclaims our nation's narrative: "Afghanistan: Reclaiming the 5,000-Year History of Ariana and Khorasan."Authored by renowned researcher and demographer Dr Noor Ahmad Khalidi—whose seminal work on the demographic consequences of the Afghan war has been a staple of Central Asian Survey since 1991—this series represents the culmination of decades of archival research and historical analysis.Why This Series is Essential: For too long, the history of our reg...

Greeks in Afghanistan and how Hellenism developed into Graeco-Bactrian cultureThe focus of this paper would be to discuss how, why and when did the Greeks got to the region of modern Afghanistan? How did the Graeco-Bactrian culture developed in that region and how long did it last, based on the views & reviews of scholars and archaeological evidences?We know that the reason the Greeks got into the region of modern Afghanistan and central Asia was the military campaign of Alexander the Great. So, let's see why and how Alexander had to come to Bactria and beyond? In this paper we will try to st...

The following Articles for the restoration of peace have been agreed upon by the British Government and the Afghan Government: ARTICLE 1. From the date of the signing of this Treaty there shall be peace between the British Government, on the one part, and the Government of Afghanistan on the other. ARTICLE 2. In view of the circumstances which have brought about the present war between the British Government and the Government of Afghanistan, the British Government, to mark their displeasure, withdraw the privilege enjoyed by former Amirs of importing arms, ...

Abstract:This article examines Afghanistan's geopolitical relationship with the British Empire during the 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on why Afghanistan, despite military interventions and British influence, was never colonized. The article briefly analyzes the Anglo-Afghan wars, the strategic importance of Afghanistan in the Great Game, and the recognition of Afghan sovereignty in 1919.Overview of the Great Game and Its Significance:Strategic Importance of Afghanistan in British Imperial PolicyDespite strong British influence and several invasions, Afghanistan maintained its so...

Early humans in Afghanistan primarily settled along river terraces and in caves and rock shelters. The numerous stone tools scattered across the landscape serve as evidence of this early life, and archaeological excavations continue to uncover details about the region's ancient past.Lower PaleolithicThe discovery of Lower Paleolithic tools, dating over 100,000 years ago, east of the brackish lake Dasht-i-Nawur, west of Ghazni, marked a significant finding (L. Dupree, 1974). These tools, mostly made from quartzite, include large flake cores, cleavers, side scrapers, choppers, adzes, hand axes...