Culture & Arts
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Restoration of Alisher Navaie Monument Halted in Mazar-e Sharif
DID Press: A month after Taliban authorities in northern Afghanistan pledged to rebuild the monument of 15th-century poet and statesman Alisher Navaie in Mazar-e Sharif city, local sources say the project has been halted. Municipal officials had promised the monument…
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Afghan Caretaker Government to Rebuild Monument of Timurid Poet After its Destruction
DID Press: Following the destruction of Amir Ali-Shir Nava’i’s – a renowned poet and thinker of the Timurid era – monument in Mazar-i-Sharif city, Afghan Caretaker government pledged to construct a new statue. The destruction, carried out by local Taliban…
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Iran, Afghanistan Eye Expanding Cooperation through Cultural and Academic Ties
DID Press: Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan, Dr. Sayed Rouhollah Hussaini, has highlighted shared cultural heritage as a key driver for expanding cooperation between Tehran and Kabul. During a visit to Sar-e Pul Province, Dr. Hussaini met with Mawlawi Mohammad…
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Poll: Education Ranked as Leading Force in Preserving Cultural Heritage
DID Press: A latest poll conducted by DID Press about “Factors Influencing the Preservation and Promotion of Society’s Culture,” reveals that the majority of participants view education as a crucial factor. According to the reported statistics: Education ranked first with…
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1,430 Mes Aynak Artifacts Transferred to the Directorate of Archaeology for Conservation and Restoration
DID Press: The Directorate of Archaeology under the Ministry of Information and Culture of the caretaker government has announced the transfer of 1,430 archaeological artifacts unearthed from the Mes Aynak site in Logar Province to its Central Conservation Laboratory. This…
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Joint Iran-Afghanistan Exhibition: Major Step Toward Multi-Billion Dollar Investments
DID Press: The first joint exhibition between Iran and Afghanistan, aimed at expanding economic cooperation and attracting multi-billion dollar investments, is scheduled to be held in Birjand city in early October. The head of Afghanistan’s International Exhibition Organization, Mohammad Sadeq…
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Poll: Return of Migrants – Cultural Opportunity or Educational Challenge?
According to the results of a recent poll conducted by Did News Agency, citizens hold diverse and multi-layered views on the effects of migrants returning to Afghanistan. The data reveals that society harbors both concerns and hopes regarding this significant…
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Afghan Handwoven Carpets Shine in China’s Booming Market
DIDPress: China’s Xinhua News Agency highlighted the growing popularity of Afghan handwoven carpets, noting their increasing presence not just in private homes but also in Chinese restaurants. At the 9th China-South Asia Expo held in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s…
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Domestic Tourists Visiting Herat Increased Significantly
DIDPress: Over the past week, coinciding with the Eid al-Adha holidays, about 15,000 domestic tourists have visited Herat’s historical and cultural sites. Herat Information and Culture Department reported that during Eid al-Adha, a large number of domestic tourists traveled to…
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Developing Local Media Key to Preserving Cultural Identity
Did Press News Agency conducted a survey asking its audience to participate and share their views on the most effective ways to preserve Afghanistan’s cultural identity. The survey aimed to identify the priorities of the Afghan people in safeguarding and…
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