by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 2, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Education, History
Preserving the cultural heritage of Afghanistan is becoming more important as the nation rebuilds after decades of war. Years of turmoil and fighting have ruined artifacts, destroyed historical sites, and resulted in the loss of important treasures and traditions. It...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 26, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, History, Music
It is easy to forget that, after decades of war and conflict that have battered Afghanistan’s landscape, part of the country’s rebuilding efforts is a return to normalcy. The people of Afghanistan are not only struggling to rebuild their physical infrastructure,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 19, 2017 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History
Of the news coming out of Afghanistan in recent years, the rediscovery of national treasures once thought to be destroyed is some of the most exciting. During decades of war, and even in the aftermath, looters and pillagers stole antiquities and treasures from ancient...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 18, 2016 | Afghanistan, Culture, food, History
Located along the historic trade routes between India, China, the Middle East and Europe, Afghanistan has a rich history of residing at the crossroad of cultures. The food of Afghanistan is a wonderful representation of the varied cultural influences. Today, after...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 10, 2016 | Afghanistan, communications, History, technology, telecommunications
A landlocked country located in Central Asia, Afghanistan developed in the path of caravan trading routes known as the Silk Road. As Afghanistan began to rebuild following decades of war, entrepreneurs brought new technology into the country that allowed residents to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 27, 2016 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, History
Centuries of tradition have woven the story of the Kuchi tribe into Afghanistan’s rich tapestry of history. This year, as the seasons once again begin to change, the nomadic tribe should be making its way toward its winter home. In recent years, however, the tribe has...
