Afghanistan (meaning "Land of the Afghans") has been a strategically important location throughout history. It was invaded by Indo-Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Scythians, White Huns, Mongols, Arabs, Turks, Mughals, Sikhs, British, Soviets, and most recently the Americans. What attracted these invaders to the arid and stony hills of this land which has not seen peace for over 2,500 years? Ignoring the Islamic history of this wretched land, I am specifically interested in the pre-Islamic history of Afghanistan that has been totally forgotten or deliberately ignored by the natives of this land. I wonder why? Lets unfold the "Burqah" of last 1,200 years and reveal the Indo-Aryan history of Afghanistan . Afgha n Identity Real Meaning of the Term "Afghan" You will be surprised that the term " Afghan " does not have Islamic, Arabic, Turkic, or Persian background. It comes from Afghan people's association with its Indian roots. It comes fro