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Cultural Preservation in Afghanistan

Lecture by Laura Tedesco

Cultural Preservation in Afghanistan: Challenges and Successes in the Past Decade.

Preservation of cultural heritage is an important part of U.S. diplomatic efforts to support Afghanistan's people and government as they establish a more secure, prosperous and resilient state.This support acknowledges the universal value of Afghanistan's endangered culture patrimony and includes the conservation and protection of Afghanistan's national cultural heritage,including historic monuments, archaeological sites, folk arts and traditions, and museums, with a major focus on the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul.