How 3D technology is saving world heritage sites
CyArk’s work has been so significant that in April, Google partnered with the company to launch the Open Heritage project, which allows people to experience...
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How 3D technology is saving world heritage sites
In March 2001, months before the horrific events of 9/11 put the Taliban on most Americans’ radar, I watched with horror as a group of...
Tradesmen wish restoration of peace
Craftsmanship has been inseparable part of Afghan people life and most people are enthusiast to continue the occupation they have inherited from their ancestors. They...
Tajbeg Palace; allegory to Afghanistan’s recent past
Tajbeg Palace stands atop a knoll dominating Kabul as a concrete allegory to Afghanistan’s recent past. Rusting wheels that once supported the manually-operated cable car that transported Queen...
Khost historical monuments need survey, restoration
As an Afghan remote province, Khost includes 12 districts rich with historical monuments and cultural heritages out of which 20 historical monuments and cultural heritages...
Minister Safi stresses AKTC’s further cooperation with MoIC
KABUL: Acting and nominee minister of information and culture Ms. Hasina Safi during a meeting with CEO of Agha Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), emphasized...
NGOs’ cultural activities should be coordinated with MoIC, Minister Safi
KABUL: Chaired by acting and nominee minister of information and culture, Hasina Safi, a consultative and coordination board meeting of international organizations was held yesterday...
Media violation & complaints commission holds meeting
KABUL: The media violation and complaints commission, with acting and nominee minister of information and culture, Hasina Safi, on the chair held meeting, the ministry’s...
Rifle dancing & local Qarsak; Panjshir people’s popular tradition
There is a local dance common among Panjshir people called “rifle dance” which is accompanied by clapping of hands and air shooting. Few people stand...
Kapisa’s historical monuments still safe, intact
Kapisa is one of Afghanistan’s provinces with historical monuments and tourist sites where fortunately, its historical monuments and cultural heritages have still remained intact and...