I saw a remarkable exhibit on ancient Afghanistan last year at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. See for yourself. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/mission/afghanistan-treasures/
Moslem conquerors cut off the conquered civilizations from their rich cultural heritages. Reviving pride in that antiquity will be a great counterweight to Islamism in the struggle for people’s hearts and minds. How people define themselves is the key to how they act.
Gotta be real careful how you say that.