Cultural Heritage
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Afghanistan
Ferdowsi Memorial Reportedly Demolished in Afghanistan’s Balkh Province
DID Press: Cultural activists in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province say a memorial dedicated to Abul-Qasem Ferdowsi, the renowned Persian-language poet and author of the Shahnameh, has been demolished in Mazar-e-Sharif. According to images and information shared by cultural activists from…
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The Peoples of Afghanistan: A Story of Coexisting Cultures, Languages and Traditions
DID Press: Afghanistan is a country of remarkable ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural diversity. Its geographical position between Central Asia, the Iranian Plateau and the Indian subcontinent, as well as its location along historic trade and migration routes, has played…
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More Than 3,000 Visit Herat’s Historic Citadel and Museum
DID Press: More than 3,000 people visited the historic Ikhtiyaruddin Citadel and Herat Museum on 24 Asad, marking the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. On 24 Asad, the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic…
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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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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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Afghanistan
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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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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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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National Museum Receives Rare Sword from Afghanistan’s Historic Wars
DID Press: A historic sword believed to have been used during Afghanistan’s anti-British wars more than a century ago has been donated to the National Museum of Afghanistan by a resident of Paktia Province. According to local officials, Habib Rahman…
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50,000 Tourists Visit Herat Attractions During Eid Holidays
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan’s Herat province say around 50,000 domestic tourists visited historical, cultural, and recreational sites during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, highlighting growing interest in the region’s tourism potential. Abdul Mateen Aadil said the figure covers the…
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