A turbulent past as well as a chaotic present describes the country of Afghanistan perfectly.

Humans have been living in and around Afghanistan's region for at least 50,000 years, and it is suggested that the area was home to some of the earliest farming communities in the world.

It was invaded and conquered (over the centuries) by the Persians, Greeks, Arabs, Mongols, Tartars and British, and today it's deeply involved in America's on-going worldwide war on terrorism. - Map of Afghanistan - Asian Maps, Asia Maps ... - World Atlas
History of Afghanistan -- European influence in Afghanistan
Mohammed Nadir Shah   -- Mohammed Zahir Shah