Culture & Arts
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Italy, UNESCO Launch Emergency Restoration of Mazar-e-Sharif Shrine
DID Press: Italy, in partnership with UNESCO, has launched an emergency conservation and stabilization project for the historic Shrine of Hazrat Ali following structural damage caused by last year’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake. According to the Italian Embassy, the project aims to…
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Taliban Urges Media to Highlight Government ‘Achievements’
DID Press: A senior Taliban official has instructed Afghan media outlets to produce and broadcast content highlighting what the group describes as the achievements of its five years in power, while also calling for expanded coverage of what he characterized…
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Ancient Greco-Bactrian Coin Unearthed in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: A coin believed to be around 2,000 years old has been discovered in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province and transferred to a local museum after completing legal procedures, according to Taliban cultural authorities. Preliminary assessments suggest the artifact dates…
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Afghan Photographers Showcase Iran-Themed Exhibition in Herat
DID Press: A three-day photography exhibition titled “One Sun, A Thousand Flags” has opened at the cultural section of the Iranian Consulate in Herat, featuring works by Afghan photographers and journalists. The opening ceremony was attended by religious scholars, cultural…
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Taliban Reports Restoration of 32 Historic Sites Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the restoration of 32 historical monuments, the identification of 44 archaeological sites, and the rehabilitation of hundreds of cultural artifacts across Afghanistan over the past year. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban…
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Taliban Says Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Afghanistan Rose 80%
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture says foreign tourist arrivals to Afghanistan have increased by 80%, attributing the rise to what it describes as improved security across the country. In a statement released on Monday, the ministry said…
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Over 10,000m² of Handwoven Herat Carpets Reach Germany
DID Press: More than 10,000 square meters of handwoven carpets from Afghanistan’s western Herat province, valued at $103,000, have been exported to Germany since the beginning of the current solar year, said local Taliban officials. Herat’s handwoven carpets are widely…
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Afghanistan Embroidery Showcases a Cultural Heritage at Risk of Disappearing
DID Press: An exhibition at the SOAS Gallery in London is showcasing nearly 100 examples of Afghan embroidery, highlighting the country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage while drawing attention to traditional crafts that are increasingly at risk of disappearing. Most…
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Herat University Library Upgraded With TIKA Support
DID Press: The library of the Faculty of Education at Herat University has been equipped and officially inaugurated with financial support from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), officials confirmed. University authorities said the project was implemented at a…
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3 Historical Pots Unearthed During Grave Digging in Helmand
DID Press: Three ancient pots have been discovered during grave excavation at a cemetery linked to the historical Bost Fortress in Lashkargah city of Helmand, officials said. Local authorities reported that the artifacts were found when residents were digging a…
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