by Ehsan Bayat | Jun 16, 2021 | Afghanistan, Culture, Entertainment, History, nature
If there’s one thing you should know about Kabul, it’s that this incredible city is full of surprises. Current news stories usually reveal little about the Afghan capital. However, if you look a little closer, you’ll see a place that is home to some truly special and...
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 | 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 | 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 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 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...
