by Ehsan Bayat | May 19, 2021 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, food, nature
Did you know that Afghanistan has long been famous for its many delicious types of fresh fruit? Despite the popular image of Afghanistan as an arid, rugged desert, the country in fact possesses fertile soil and a warm and dry climate that provide the perfect growing...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 21, 2021 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, food, History
Few experiences are more quintessentially Afghan than the simple act of drinking tea. Black or green, plain or sweet, tea is widely (though unofficially) recognized as the national beverage of Afghanistan due to the important role it plays in daily life all over the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 25, 2021 | Afghanistan, conservation, Education, Learning, nature
Although Afghanistan is a dry country that primarily encompasses arid desert and rugged mountain ranges, it is home to an incredibly diverse array of plant life. In fact, according to some botanists, when it comes to plants and vegetation, Afghanistan is one of the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 21, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning
In a country bursting with historic landmarks and cultural riches, the Bamiyan Valley stands out as one of Afghanistan’s most important and impressive heritage sites. Despite its relatively remote location in Central Afghanistan, the city of Bamiyan and the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 28, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, food, History, Learning
Largely based on seasonal produce, dry goods such as wheat, rice, barley, and maize, and dairy products such as milk, whey, and yogurt, Afghan cuisine is often described as a fusion between Indian and Middle Eastern cookery. In this article, we look at a selection of...
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...
