Ancient religions such as Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Manicheism have all thrived here, which resulted in constant streams of pilgrims. It was through Afghanistan that Buddhism migrated to China and Japan.
佛教、祆教與摩尼教等古老宗教都在此興盛傳揚，絡繹不絕的朝聖者，循此路徑將佛教傳入中國和日本。