Afghanistan has historically been a crossroads of cultures, particularly due to its strategic position linking South Asia, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean world. Change of government did not stop traffic across the region; instead, they enabled the flow of ideas, art, and religious traditions widely. From the time of Alexander the Great, Greek influence entered the region, mainly in cities such as Ai Khanum. The exhibition, he adds, covers periods ranging from the 2nd century BC to 17th and 18th centuries. It also explores early forms of globalisation during a period of intense exchange between the Greco-Roman world and South Asia.

Source: Indian Express December 29, 2025 02:59 UTC