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“An extraordinary story” —Daily Mail (U.K.) “Awe-inspiring” —The Sun (U.K.) A remarkable journey through an ancient civilization “Engaging” —Radio Times (U.K.) Throughout the wild highlands and war-torn plains of Afghanistan and Central Asia lie tantalizing traces of the ancient world. It was here, 2,300 years ago, that iconic conqueror Alexander the Great became the first European to rule the East. In a major turning point in human history, he crossed into Asia in 334 BCE, crushed the Persian Empire, and discovered a highly developed civilization along the banks of the mighty Oxus River. In this six-part series, photojournalist David Adams explores the footprints of this ancient world, today almost entirely erased.

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