GHOR, Afghanistan – Restoration work on the historic Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan’s western Ghor province is set to begin through a project led by the Aga Khan Trust for …
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Research Book on the Herat School and the Indian Literary School Unveiled at Herat University
HERAT, Afghanistan – A research book titled The Herat School and the Indian Literary School, authored by Dr. Mohammad Dawood Monir, a professor at the Faculty of Language and Literature …
The Turkmen community in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat held a cultural ceremony to mark the anniversary of the renowned 18th-century classical poet and philosopher, Magtymguly Pyragy, at the Directorate …
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Herat’s Traditional Tilemaking Preserves Timurid Heritage While Meeting Modern Demand
For centuries, the western Afghan city of Herat has been celebrated not only for its rich history but also for artistic traditions that have shaped the region’s cultural identity. Among …
An exhibition featuring the works of 53 Afghan women artists opened in Herat from February 3 to 5, showcasing 120 pieces across miniature painting, illumination (Tazhib), calligraphy, and painting. The …