The investigation of past cultures of the modern nation state of Afghanistan through the study and scientific analysis of material remains (i.e., osteological, artifactual, architectural, etc.).
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- Afghanistan 1969-1974 A collection of photographs by Dr. Volker Thewalt of Kabul Museum exhibits, Bamiyan, and other important sites in Afghanistan.
- Museum Under Siege An article by the Archaeological Institute of America detailing the ongoing efforts to rescue the collections of Afghanistan's National Museum.
- BBC - Afghans Display Ancient Stone An article reporting the acquisition of the 2000 year old Kushan Rabotak Stone. Includes statements of tolerance for archaeological remains by the Taliban.
- BBC - Afghan Gold Stash Found Intact Report on a legendary store of 2,000-year old Afghan treasure, including gold and ancient manuscripts, found intact.
- The Impact of War upon Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage Paper presented at the AIA conference by Afghanistan's National Institute of Archaeology on the impact of war upon Afghanistan's cultural heritage.
- Christian Science Monitor - Afghanistan's Buddhas Still Under Threat Investigates a case of possible corruption in the arrest and immediate release of several thieves intent on stealing archaeological relics.
- BBC - Experts Defer Buddhas' Rebuilding Conservation experts meeting in Kabul to rescue Afghan cultural heritage decide Kabul Museum should be restored before the giant statues.
- The Guardian - 'Miracle' of 2nd Century Bowl Saved From Taliban Museum curators risk their lives to protect a 2nd century AD stone wine bowl carved with Bacchanalian scenes of naked women and satyrs dancing and feasting.