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 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...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 15, 2020 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning, work
In this article, we look at 10 interesting facts about Afghanistan, its culture, and its people—from the country’s love of poetry to the national sport of buzkashi. 1. Afghanistan’s capital city is Kabul. Kabul, Afghanistan’s largest city, is located in the country’s...
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,...
