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Afghanistan’s Surviving Treasures

My piece on Guardian about the 10th anniversary of Bamiyan Buddhas’ destruction.

Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues by the Taliban, an exhibition opened at the British Museum this week showcasing more than 200 examples of Afghanistan’s cultural heritage over the last 4,000 years.

The exhibition, which has toured internationally since 2006, was inaugurated by President Karzai on Tuesday.

Read more here.

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