by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 14, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, History, nature, technology, work
For centuries, Afghanistan has been a leading producer of lapis lazuli, a gemstone favored by the ancient Egyptians. The country is also rich in several other semi-precious stones—a recent joint study by the United States Geological Survey and the Pentagon estimating...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 30, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History
Located in western Afghanistan, Herat is an ancient city sometimes known as “Nagin Aseeya,” or the “Diamond of Asia.” In this article, we look at the history and culture of the city, as well as its reputation as one of Afghanistan’s largest and richest cities today....
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 16, 2020 | Afghanistan, construction, crafts, jobs, Learning, technology, work
The Afghan government is currently implementing initiatives to revive the country’s textile industry. In this article, we look at the history of cotton, silk, and cashmere production in Afghanistan and potential future growth in the textile sector. Afghan Cotton...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 2, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, nature
National parks protect some of the world’s most important wildlife habitats and rare species that dwell in them. In this article, we look at a selection of protected areas in Afghanistan and endemic wildlife such as snow leopards, jackals, wolves, and bears. Wakhan...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 15, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning
Steeped in culture and tradition, Afghanistan is famous for its celebrations to mark their national holidays, with people throughout the country coming together for the joyous festivities. In this article, we look at a selection of Afghan national holidays and how...
by Ehsan Bayat | May 1, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Education, History, nature
Afghanistan is home to a myriad of animal species, including more than 100 different types of mammal. From snow leopards to Marco Polo sheep, here are some of Afghanistan’s wildlife and the regions they inhabit. Lynx The Eurasian lynx is a medium-sized feline that...
