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Afghanistan: Crossroads of Culture and Lives

Library Displays

Presented by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Library, Afghanistan: Crossroads of Culture and Lives highlights Afghanistan’s rich history, social life, and cultural traditions.

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This display features books that explore Afghanistan’s rich history, social life and cultural traditions. Highlighted works include accounts of Buzkashi, the country’s national sport, alongside vivid depictions of Kandahar’s bazaars, city life and tribal customs.

Together, these publications reveal the skills, rituals and social connections that have shaped Afghan life for centuries. Other books in the display focus on Afghanistan’s artistic and culinary heritage, from ancient art of Kabul to traditional dishes like Afghan kebab.

Through images, texts and recipes, these works celebrate the country’s creativity, hospitality and enduring cultural identity, offering visitors an insight into both daily life and historic traditions.

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