Abstract
This paper examines the historical geography of the distribution of people occupying Afghanistan and the surrounding the region. The analysis reveals a complex political pattern that defies the international boundaries displayed on most world maps. Further understanding is gained from this examination of human occupation patterns as it relates to people who have controlled the space now known as Afghanistan. The history of this region provides valuable insights into the present conditions and the current geopolitical reality of Afghanistan. The periods examined are pre-18th Century, 18th and 19th Centuries and concludes examining the early 20th Century with an analysis of the four key elements that help to shed light on the current U.S. acitivity in the region.
Recommended Citation
Dalton, Jr, James B.
(2003)
"Afghanistan’s Cultural Diversity: A Reflection of its Turbulent Past,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 45:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol45/iss2/4