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Bamyan: The land with a rich cultural heritage

BAMYAN - Afghanistan’s central province of Bamyan possess some of the world’s most renowned archaeological sites from the fifth century, which are most often referred to in seminal studies on the history and archaeology of central Asia.

15 Mar 2010

Bamyan: The land with a rich cultural heritage

15 March 2010 - Afghanistan’s central province of Bamyan possess some of the world’s most renowned archaeological sites from the fifth century, which are most often referred to in seminal studies on the history and archaeology of central Asia.

15 Mar 2010

Taking on Afghanistan’s treasure smugglers

KABUL - “Come first to me,” he called out from behind a stall in chaste English.

14 Mar 2010

‘Alexander the Great in Afghanistan’ by Matthew Leeming

KABUL - The River Kokcha flows northwards down the Hindu Kush, passing through Faizabad, and joins the Amu Darya river, the Oxus of history and legend.

14 Mar 2010

Development and heritage should compliment each other: UNESCO Director

KABUL - As a part of UNAMA's campaign to spread awareness about Afghanistan's rich past, Aditya Mehta spoke to UNESCO Director Shigeru Aoyagi about the agency's concerns and plans for the future.

14 Mar 2010

Diverse cultures blend well in Afghanistan

JALALABAD - It wasn’t just the Muslims of Jalalabad who celebrated the holy festival of Eid with pomp and jubilation in the last week of November 2009.

In downtown Jalalabad, minority Hindu-Sikhs were also euphoric about the festival of their Muslim neighbours.

14 Mar 2010

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