AVESTA AND ANCIENT EASTERN CIVILIZATION
Abstract
This article scientifically analyzes the historical and cultural relationship between the Avesta and ancient Eastern civilization. The study highlights the religious and philosophical essence of the Avesta, its moral concepts, and its influence on the social structure and cultural development of ancient Eastern society. In addition, based on archaeological and historical sources, the role of Zoroastrianism in the civilization processes of Central Asia and neighboring regions is examined.
Keywords
Avesta, ancient Eastern civilization, Zoroastrianism, I. P. Veynberg, Abu Rayhan al-Biruni.
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