Indian ivory furniture legs in the shape of a goddess from the first century AD are displayed in the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. Displaying treasures that were in great danger during the years of civil war and Taliban rule, these surviving artifacts reveal Afghanistan's ancient culture, its fragility and its remarkable place in world history. The exhibition opens to the public on March 3 and runs until July 3, 2011. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01

An ivory furniture inlay from a first century sofa is displayed at the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01

A painted glass goblet depicting figures harvesting dates from the 1st – 2nd centuries AD is displayed at the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01

A statue, thought to be of Strato, from 200-150 BC is displayed in the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01

1st century gold clothing ornaments are displayed at the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01

Indian ivory furniture legs in the shape of a goddess from the first century AD are displayed in the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01

An employee of the museum looks at a 1st century BC gold crown displayed at the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01

A painted glass goblet depicting figures harvesting dates from the 1st – 2nd centuries AD is displayed at the 'Afghanistan Crossroads of the Ancient World' exhibition at The British Museum on March 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images). LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01