21. Hoppa - Culture In Afghanistan Culture in Afghanistan. LemarAftaab. Afghan Magazine that centerson Afghan culture, arts, music,literature, history, and the plight http://hoppa.com/ab/af/Culture/

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22. Afghanistan @ Culture Extensive coverage of the culture, history and art of afghanistan. Includes gems, stamps and sports .Category Regional Asia afghanistan Society and culture......An excellent source of information about culture of afghanistan. culture HistoryAfghan Musical Instruments, Traditional Costumes Of afghanistan, http://www.afghan-network.net/Culture/

Gateway To Virtual Afghanistan Afghan Musical Instruments Traditional Costumes Of Afghanistan Afghan Cooking Channel Biographies of Famous Afghans ... Rulers of Afghanistan new - First Afghan Astronaut - new Languages of Afghanistan Famous Dari Poetry Ancient Afghan Coins Anglo-Afghan Wars ... HRW - Afghanistan Report (PDF) UN Resolution 1333 (2000) (PDF) UN Resolution 1267 (1999) UN Resolution 1214 (1998) UN Resolution 1193 (1998) Anglo-Afghan / Russian-Afghan Treaties Articles by Visitors: Sher Shah "Suri" and the Afghan Revival Women In Afghanistan Afghanistan/India Cultural Connection Invasions of Ahmad Shah Abdali ... WebMedia iNteractive

23. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Afghanistan | Culture no country with as rich and plentiful a heritage as afghanistan could forget peace,expect to be dazzled by its contributions to the world's culture once again http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/middle_east/afghanistan/culture.htm

home search help worldguide ... Postcards Afghanistan Culture Afghanistan is an intensely Muslim country. Although the Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif is one of the most important Shia Muslim shrines, the country is 85% Sunni. The Hazaras of central Afghanistan form the bulk of the Shias, and as such have strong links to Iran. The country has historically been a great centre of Sufism. In 1959, Afghan leadership stopped enforcing the seclusion and veiling of women, something that the Holy Qu'ran is often interpreted to require. However, the Taliban's accession to power has brought back the burqua with a vengeance. Afghan women are flogged or otherwise punished for refusing to wear the shuttlecock-shaped accouterment, or for being on the street without the company of a male relative, or for painting their nails. Women can only attend single-sex hospitals (of which there are few) and are not allowed to seek employment or education. Female visitors to Afghanistan should take great care: dress even more carefully than you would in Iran, keep a man close by whenever you take to the street, and do not enter mosques. Afghanistan's Islamic heritage is also the basis of its famous hospitality: if you - male or female, Muslim or not - are invited into a home, expect to be treated with a respect not often understood in the West. Though a family may clearly be putting themselves under financial strain to provide a meal for you (the honoured guest), refusing the invitation or offering to bring food would be a grave insult. A gift of fruit, flowers or something small from home would be appreciated, however.

24. Afghanistan Online News, economy, culture, geography, politics, sports, photo gallery, recipes, plants, animals, and flags. http://www.afghan-web.com

Home General Info News (AOP) Shop ... Search Advertisement Search Engine Optimization Web Design Deals var test=0; document.write("<");document.write("! "); document.write(" ");document.write(">"); "The Friendliest Country in the World, Possibly the Universe." Discount Travel Bashir Real Estate Afghanistan's Premier Real Estate Company What's New? November 24, 2002 Our Chat room is back up. September 29, 2002 Check out these new stickers from Afghanistan Online. They go great on car bumpers! August 25, 2002 Beautifully designed pin-back button from Afghanistan Online now on sale! August 10, 2002 The Afghan-www-links page has been updated. July 31, 2002 The new forum is up. More improvements will be made. Check out some of the things available from Afghanistan Online. You can find even more items in our shopping section. Click Here!

25. Afghanistan @ Culture The huge statue of great Buddha in central parts of afghanistan and also otherancient pieces of art and culture are the memorials of those days. http://www.afghan-network.net/Culture/mati4.html

AFGHAN`S SHARE IN INDIAN ART AND CULTURE Afghanistan and Hindustan (presently India) were two neighboring countries just more then half century ago. Before the partition of subcontinent, Afghans and Indians had a frequent exchange of business and cultural activities. According to famous Indian writer and Afghan affair specialist Mr. Manohar Singh Butra, close relations between Afghans and Indians remained a vital and glittering point in regional history. Because Afghans had played an important role in promotion of Indian art and culture. Mr. Manohar is absolutely right, because one can find the glimpses of Afghan architecture speared all over the Indian Territory. According to historians, When Afghanistan was called ARYANA, both Afghans and Hindus were sharing a common culture. Similarly when Arian ruled the said region and the region was called Gandahara, in those days both Arian and Indians were sharing the same faith, system and traditions. The huge statue of great Buddha in central parts of Afghanistan and also other ancient pieces of art and culture are the memorials of those days. Similarly in Indian books of Sanskrit version have also mention Balkh of Afghanistan as a great place of learning. This is worth mentioning that a number of words are being used in both Afghan and Indian dialogues. Indian history believe that in nineteenth century when most of the Asian nations were chained in slavery, Afghans stood against alien rulers and not only thought a lesson to those foreigners but also wrote a history of freedom and self-determination. Afghans are also consider the pioneers of democracy, because centuries before of the western democracy, Afghans were solving their disputes through the democratic way of Jerga and which is still a practicable way. Indians are also so much grateful to Afghan for their fight against English empire because when Afghan got their freedom the other nations including Indian were rose against their rulers and it last they also got liberation.

26. Wired News: Afghan Archivist Of Culture culture and history of the Afghan people. Through the humanities, we hope to build a bridge between the West and afghanistan." http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0%2C1284%2C47842%2C00.html

Welcome to Wired News. Skip directly to: Search Box Section Navigation Content Search: Wired News Animations Wired Magazine HotBot (the Web) Afghan Archivist of Culture By Robin Clewley Also by this reporter Page 1 of 1 02:00 AM Nov. 06, 2001 PT A brightly colored fresco lines the halls of an old temple, depicting images of a thriving culture. A museum with an impressive modern art collection attracts tourists from all over the world. Story Tools Story Images Click thumbnails for full-size image: See also Discuss this story on Plastic.com Risking All to Expose the Taliban Afghanistan, on 50 Websites a Day ... After Bullets Fly: War of Words Discover more Net Culture Today's Top 5 Stories Peacenik Toils for the Pentagon Pizza Box or IMac? No, an IBox Booze to Fuel Gadget Batteries N.Y. Museum's Sleek New Big Blue ... Building the Secret War Machine This was Afghanistan 25 years ago. "At that time, it was a beautiful country filled with lush flowers," said Solaimon Olumee, an Afghan-American painter. "Women weren't covered. National Geographic called it a 'great vacation spot.'"

27. Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Afghanistan | Introduction Tells how two decades of war have virtually destroyed what was once a backpacker's paradise. Includes information on the country's history and culture. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/middle_east/afghanistan/

home search help worldguide ... Postcards Afghanistan Friendly, beautiful Afghanistan was once well known on the backpacking circuit as the place to stop for unparalleled hospitality, fantastic food, great hiking and...um...OK, we'll say it, that legendary hashish. Things have changed. More than 20 years of war have left the dramatic countryside peppered with landmines and reduced many of the finest monuments and minarets to rubble. The poverty left in war's wake has taken an impossible human toll and encouraged the theft and sale of priceless national treasures. What cultural artefacts remain are at the mercy of whichever disorganised group happens to patrol the local streets. When the Taliban, an orthodox Muslim faction with harsh interpretations of Islamic law and conduct, had control of the country between 1996 and 2001, having fun was branded as evil, women were banned from school and work, forcibly veiled and brutally punished for 'crimes' such as going to market without a male relative in tow. Men didn't have it much easier, as everyone was kept under close watch by a skittish and heavily armed military theocracy that could not find legitimacy abroad. Devastating earthquakes in 1998 and 1999 didn't help the situation. Still, although a risky venture, it was possible to visit what many say is among the most beautiful places on Earth. The Taliban, which allowed Afghanistan to become a haven for terrorists such as wealthy Saudi exile Osama bin Laden, became the focal point for the West's wrath because of suspected involvement in the September 11 attacks on the USA's World Trade Center and Pentagon. Five weeks of US bombing and logistical support helped the Northern Alliance, a confederation of militias and sometimes dubious warlords backing the UN-recognized government of President Burhanuddin Rabbani, to move into the capital, Kabul, on November 12. Women were allowed to work again and venture outside without their burquas, men could shave and both were able to dance to music - simple pleasures that have earned the wild-card Alliance some support as their military campaign moves forward.

28. Assocition De La Culture Afghane Contribue   la pr©servation du patrimoine culturel et historique de l'afghanistan. Livres, musique traditionnelle et galerie photos. http://cultureafghane.free.fr/

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29. Afghan Cultural Information Centerhttp//enterprise.aacc.cc.md.us/~haq/afghanista AFGHAN`S SHARE IN INDIAN ART AND culture. afghanistan and Hindustan (presently India) were two neighboring countries http://enterprise.aacc.cc.md.us/~haq/afghanistan.html

30. Al-musta'rib (Formerly Veil and Drum) Newsletter on Arabic culture and people from alAndalus and the Maghrib (modern Spain and Morocco) to Samarkand (modern afghanistan). Many articles, news, links. http://www.al-mustarib.org/

31. MapZones.com Culture afghanistan, culture, Back to Top. Archaeological research carried out since 1922has uncovered many fine works of art of the preIslamic and Islamic periods. http://www.mapzones.com/world/middle_east/afghanistan/cultureindex.php

Country Info Afghanistan Introduction Afghanistan General Data Afghanistan Maps Afghanistan Culture ... Afghanistan Time and Date Afghanistan Culture Back to Top Archaeological research carried out since 1922 has uncovered many fine works of art of the pre-Islamic and Islamic periods. A revival of the traditional arts and an interest in new forms of expression have given a new dynamism to artistic creation. Of the new painters, some draw direct inspiration from the Herat school of the 15th-century Timurid period; others are influenced by Western styles. Through government initiative, some of the old monuments of architectural value are being restored and redecorated. The School of Fine Arts was established in Kabul in the 1930s. In architecture, the traditional Timurid techniques are preserved, particularly in the design of the exterior walls of mosques or tombs. Handicrafts include the world-renowned Afghan carpets and copper utensils. Afghanistan reflects its ancient roots and position as a crossroads for invading ethnic groups and traditions. Little the Afghans make is unattractive; even common grain bags to carry produce to market are often embroidered to make them more beautiful. A camel caravan of nomads often looks like a circus parade, with the animals decked out in woven finery. The Islamic traditions of fine calligraphy and graphic arts are evoked in the fine filigreed flourishes that decorate many buildings. Poetry and poets are revered. Although the people of Afghanistan may have been sorely stressed by centuries of warfare and a difficult environment, their arts have prospered nonetheless.

32. Mardom Nama-e Bakhter - Afghan Scientific Research Journal Scientific research journal issued every six months, containing articles on the history, geography, archaeology, culture, life style, and other aspects of afghanistan. It is published in the Afghan national languages Pashto and Dari, with each article containing an English abstract. http://www.afghanmagazine.com/bakhter/

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33. David B. Edwards Conducts research in political and historical anthropology violence and culture in the Near East, South Asia, and afghanistan. Williams College. http://www.williams.edu/AnthSoc/dedwards.htm

David B. Edwards Professor of Anthropology A.B. Princeton University; Ph.D. University of Michigan MAJOR INTERESTS Political anthropology Historical anthropology SELECTED PUBLICATIONS "Summoning Muslims: Print, Politics, and Religious Ideology in Afghanistan." Journal of Asian Studies "Words in the Balance: The Poetics of Political Dissent in Afghanistan." In: D. Eickelman, ed., Russia's Muslim Frontiers , Indiana University Press, 1993. "Afghanistan, Ethnography, and the New World Order." Cultural Anthropology 9(3): 1-16, 1994. Heroes of the Age: Moral Fault Lines on the Afghan Frontier (University of California Press, 1996). "Learning from the Swat Pathans: Political Leadership in Afghanistan, 1978-97." American Ethnologist Before Taliban: Genealogies of the Afghan Jihad (University of California Press; 2002) Click on the logo for information on the Williams Afghan Media Project.

34. Afghanistan Online: Mullah Nasruddin Jokes Collection of Mullah Nasruddin jokes from afghanistan. http://www.afghan-web.com/culture/jokes.html

Mullah Nasruddin Jokes DEDUCTIVE REASONING "HOW OLD ARE YOU, MULLA? SOMEONE ASKED, 'THREE YEARS OLDER THAN MY BROTHER.'HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT? 'REASONING. LAST YEAR. I HEARD MY BROTHER TELL SOMEONE THAT I WAS TWO YEARS OLDER THAN HIM. A YEAR HAS PASSED. THAT MEANS THAT I AM OLDER BY ONE YEAR. I SHALL SOON BE OLD ENOUGH TO BE HIS GRANDFATHER.' TIT FOR TAT NASRUDDIN WENT INTO A SHOP TO BUY A PAIR OF TROUSERS. THEN HE CHANGED HIS MIND AND CHOSE A CLOAK INSTEAD, AT THE SAME PRICE. PICKING UP THE CLOAK HE LEFT THE SHOP. "YOU HAVE NOT PAID," SHOUTED THE MERCHANT. "I LEFT YOU THE TROUSERS, WHICH WERE OF THE SAME VALUE AS THE CLOAK." "BUT YOU DID NOT PAY FOR THE TROUSERS EITHER.OF COURSE NOT,SAID MULLAH ;WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT I DID NOT WANT TO BUY?" MORE USEFUL ONE DAY MULLAH NASRUDDIN ENTERED HIS FAVORITE TEAHOUSE AND SAID:'THE MOON IS MORE USEFUL THAN THE SUN'. AN OLD MAN ASKED 'WHY MULLA?' NASRUDDIN REPLIED 'WE NEED THE LIGHT MORE DURING THE NIGHT THAN DURING THE DAY.' PROMISES KEPT A FRIEND ASKED THE MULLA HOW OLD ARE YOU? FORTY REPLIED THE MULLAH. THE FRIEND SAID BUT YOU SAID THE SAMETHING TWO YEARS AGO ! YES REPLIED THE MULLAH, I ALWAYS STAND BY WHAT I HAVE SAID.

35. Afghanistan Online: Culture Kabul Museum (Ancient Art); Cooking/Food; Music; Poetry; Proverbs; Short Wisdom Stories;Traditional Holidays/Events; Traditional Clothing; Mullah Nasruddin Jokes. Back. http://www.afghan-web.com/culture/

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36. Why We All Need To See Rambo III One More Time Article discussing the relevance of the movie's depiction of the culture of afghanistan. http://www.scottmanning.com/resources/reviews/movies/rambo3.php

Main Reviews Movie-Reviews Why we all need to see Rambo III one more time Why we all need to see Rambo III one more time By: Scott Manning January 20, 2002 - [ 20 comments Director: Peter MacDonald Release Date: 1988 See it on Amazon.com Rambo III - why would I bring up Rambo III? This trilogy starring Sylvester Stallone features a one-man army taking on anyone and anything in any part of the world. The one thing that sets Rambo III apart from the other Rambo's is that it takes place in Afghanistan. Rambo travels to this middle-Asian country to save his life long trainer and friend. While there, he finds himself in the middle of the Russian-Afghan war. Having no other friends, Rambo teams up with the struggling Afghans to fight the Russians. As opposed to being just another shabby one-man army movie, Rambo III actually goes a little deeper. Much of the Afghan culture, people, and determination are displayed in this movie. Recently, the news has chronicled the return of the Afghan game, buzkashi, in which two teams fight over the body of a goat or calf. This game is played in this movie. We have all seen the Afghan people determined to fight off the Taliban. In this movie, we see that same determination fighting off the Communist Russians.

37. Wired News: Afghan Archivist Of Culture That may explain why international art historians have not been more vocal inpreserving afghanistan's culture. They're not sure where the art belongs. http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,47842,00.html

Welcome to Wired News. Skip directly to: Search Box Section Navigation Content Search: Wired News Animations Wired Magazine HotBot (the Web) Afghan Archivist of Culture By Robin Clewley Also by this reporter Page 1 of 1 02:00 AM Nov. 06, 2001 PT A brightly colored fresco lines the halls of an old temple, depicting images of a thriving culture. A museum with an impressive modern art collection attracts tourists from all over the world. Story Tools Story Images Click thumbnails for full-size image: See also Discuss this story on Plastic.com Risking All to Expose the Taliban Afghanistan, on 50 Websites a Day ... After Bullets Fly: War of Words Discover more Net Culture Today's Top 5 Stories Peacenik Toils for the Pentagon Pizza Box or IMac? No, an IBox Booze to Fuel Gadget Batteries N.Y. Museum's Sleek New Big Blue ... Building the Secret War Machine This was Afghanistan 25 years ago. "At that time, it was a beautiful country filled with lush flowers," said Solaimon Olumee, an Afghan-American painter. "Women weren't covered. National Geographic called it a 'great vacation spot.'"

38. Afghanistan Online: Proverbs Collection of proverbs from afghanistan (in English) with explanations. http://www.afghan-web.com/culture/proverbs.html

Proverbs A REAL FRIEND IS ONE WHO TAKES THE HAND OF HIS FRIEND IN TIMES OF DISTRESS AND HELPLESSNESS. MEANING: A friend in need is a friend indeed. THE FIRST DAY YOU MEET, YOU ARE FRIENDS. THE NEXT DAY YOU MEET, YOU ARE BROTHERS. MEANING: Friendship grows into brotherhood. THERE IS A WAY FROM HEART TO HEART. MEANING: Love finds a way to another's heart. DON'T STOP A DONKEY THAT IS NOT YOURS. MEANING: Mind your own business. COMMUNITY IS NOT CREATED BY FORCE. HASTY WORK DOESN'T SUCCEED. MEANING: Haste makes waste or a watch pot never boils. LITTLE TALK, MORE ACTION. MEANING: Actions speak louder than words. THAT WHICH THUNDERS DOES NOT RAIN. MEANING: Barking dogs seldom bite. HE WHO CAN BE KILLED BY SUGAR SHOULD NOT BE KILLED BY POISON. MEANING: Subtlety is better than force. HE WHO IS CORNERED WILL FIGHT. MEANING: Tread on worm and it will turn; or a cornered rat will fight. I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYONE GO ASTRAY WHO FOLLOWED ALONG THE RIGHT. MEANING: You'll never go wrong by doing right. A LIAR IS FORGETFUL. MEANING: A dishonest person can't remember to be consistent. ONE WHO CALLS HIMSELF KHAN IS NOT A KHAN.

39. Lemar-Aftaab - Www.afghanmagazine.com : Afghanistan - Afghan - Afghan Literature Online magazine focusing on the arts, literature, music, history, culture, plight and the life of Category Regional Asia afghanistan Society and culture...... music, history, culture, plight and the life of the Afghan people. The next issuewill be published shortly. River Stream, Paghman, afghanistan, September 2002 http://www.afghanmagazine.com/

published by Aftaabzad Publications. The magazine emphasizes on the arts, literature, music, history, culture, plight and the life of the Afghan people. The next issue will be published shortly. River Stream, Paghman, Afghanistan, September 2002 (Photo by Farhad Azad) Read Previous Issue Join Mailing List May not be duplicated or distributed in any form without permission.

40. SouthAsia.Net: Afghanistan Deals with the Afghani culture, people, politics, net links, and history. http://www.southasia.net/Afghanistan/

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