The Taliban was destroying ancient monument's in Afghanistan about 20 years ago.

If I remember correctly, some of the middle easter heritage site destruction can be trace to higher involvment, in some way. Like something other than just tribal disputes wants to cover up and destroy the history.

Nazis also looted artifacts from Afghanistan. Maybe it has some ancient civilization / ancient alien ties and tech?

All good logical answers already here, I just wanted to add a little conspiracy. :P

The Taliban was destroying ancient monument's in Afghanistan about 20 years ago.

If I remember correctly, all the middle easter heritage site destruction can be trace to higher involvment, in some way. Like ither than just tribal disputes wants to cover up and destroy the history.

Nazis also looted artifacts from Afghanistan. Maybe it has some ancient civilization / ancient alien ties and tech?

All good logical answers already here, I just wanted to add a little conspiracy. :P