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Special An Afghan archaeologist with ancient Buddha statues. Cultural workers have rushed to protect precious artefacts ahead of the Taliban’s arrival. (AFP/File Photo) graphic

Concern grows for Afghanistan’s cultural heritage under new Taliban rule

  • Taliban pledged in February 2020 to protect artifacts and antiquities in areas under its control
  • The destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in 2001 had sent a wave of revulsion around the world
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Saudi Arabia sets up center for underwater cultural heritage in Red Sea, Arabian Gulf

Saudi Arabia sets up center for underwater cultural heritage in Red Sea, Arabian Gulf

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How Louvre-Saudi Islamic cultural ties are promoting peace and tolerance

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Sales of Scotland’s Islamic tartan surge amid questions of religious, national identity

Sales of Scotland’s Islamic tartan surge amid questions of religious, national identity

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Jeddah Season displays city’s rich heritage

Jeddah Season displays city’s rich heritage

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Beauty, heritage of Fifa mountains offer ideal tourist destination

Beauty, heritage of Fifa mountains offer ideal tourist destination

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Tunisians fight to preserve cultural heritage

Tunisians fight to preserve cultural heritage

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Three historical mosques in Hail to be restored under Saudi crown prince project

Three historical mosques in Hail to be restored under Saudi crown prince project

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KSA, UNESCO sign cooperation deal on preserving heritage

KSA, UNESCO sign cooperation deal on preserving heritage

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Special Pakistan to begin restoration work of sacred Buddhist sites, British-era monuments in KP photos

Pakistan to begin restoration work of sacred Buddhist sites, British-era monuments in KP

By REHMAT MEHSUD ·
Special Residents of Sindh’s Ranikot Fort hang on tight to their fairytale and military might photos

Residents of Sindh’s Ranikot Fort hang on tight to their fairytale and military might

By Naimat Khan ·
Jeddah's historic district to become an open-air museum photos

Jeddah's historic district to become an open-air museum

By Arab News ·
King Salman heads 49th meeting of King Abdulaziz Foundation

King Salman heads 49th meeting of King Abdulaziz Foundation

By Arab News ·

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