by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 14, 2021 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
No other nation has poetry flowing through its history and its soul quite as strongly as Afghanistan does. The rich tradition of poetry in Afghanistan dates back thousands of years, and historic and contemporary poems alike are cherished by just about every group in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 4, 2020 | Afghanistan, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
New York City might not be the first place you’d think of in connection with Afghan music, but surprisingly enough, the city’s famous Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to one of the finest collections of traditional Afghan instruments in the world. Comprised of 29...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 8, 2020 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Located in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, the National Museum of Afghanistan was established in 1919. Originally housed in Bagh-i-Bala Palace, the museum housed weapons, miniatures, manuscripts, and works of art belonging to the Afghan royal families. In this article,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 22, 2020 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning
When you think of Afghan art, you might call to mind some examples of delicate woodwork, exquisitely set gemstones, or intricate carpet weaving. But although Afghanistan is currently experiencing an important reconnection with these historic arts and crafts, there is...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 11, 2019 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History
If you walk through the bustling bazaar in the recently restored Kabul neighborhood of Murad Khani—whether in person or online via the amazing Preserving Afghan Heritage platform on Google Arts & Culture—you’ll soon spot a distinctive blue minaret rising above the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 24, 2019 | Afghanistan, Art, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, History, Learning
Earlier this summer, during the first week of June, Muslims all around the world gathered together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In Afghanistan, as in most other countries with significant Muslim populations,...
