by Ehsan Bayat | May 8, 2017 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History
Although Central Kabul may not be the first place where you would expect to see hundreds of springtime roses in bloom, that’s exactly what you’ll find at Bagh-e Babur, also known as Babur’s Gardens. The largest public green space in Kabul—with a history that stretches...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 26, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, Philanthropy, technology
The home of one of the world’s largest collections of material on Afghan history and society, the Afghanistan Center at Kabul University (ACKU) is dedicated to the process of helping to rebuild Afghanistan through the sharing of information and ideas. Read on to learn...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 19, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Music, technology
Afghanistan’s rich and complex musical heritage—one of the world’s longest-thriving musical traditions—was nearly silenced by years of civil conflict. But today, the sounds of music are being heard throughout the country once again, due in large part to the efforts of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 11, 2017 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History
Located in the remote and rugged province of Ghor in the west-central highlands of Afghanistan, the stunning Minaret of Jam is one of the country’s most important cultural treasures. But given its isolated location and the risks it currently faces, the monument is one...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 5, 2017 | Afghanistan, Bayat Foundation, communications, Culture, Education, History, jobs, Philanthropy, technology, telecommunications
As part of its mission to improve lives across the diverse regions of a dynamic and rapidly developing Asia, The Asia Foundation works hard to improve the quality of local education and expand access to educational opportunities in all areas where it operates. In...
by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 29, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, technology
Once the home of one of the most important collections in Central Asia, the National Museum of Afghanistan was particularly hard-hit by the effects of years of civil conflict. Today, however, the National Museum is one again assuming a proudly central role in the...
