TY - BOOK AU - Sims-Williams,Nicholas ED - University of London. TI - New light on ancient Afghanistan: the decipherment of Bactrian : an inaugural lecture delivered on 1 February 1996 SN - 0728602784 PY - 1997/// CY - London PB - School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London KW - Avestan language KW - Manuscripts, Avestan KW - Bactria KW - Antiquities KW - History KW - Afghanistan N1 - Includes bibliographical references ER -