Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul

Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul

Almost 30 years ago, a precious trove of art was spirited away from the National Museum of Afghanistan by a small group of "keyholders" Â—museum guards, curators, and antiquities lovers who risked their lives to save the countryâ€™s cultural treasures. Their actions spared these magnificent pieces from the threat of destruction, first by the invading Soviets in 1979 and more recently by the Taliban. Exquisitely crafted in gold and ivory, the artifacts illustrate Afghanistanâ€™s key place at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, at the center of the ancient Silk RoadÂ—a rich heritage to be displayed at four major U.S. museums through 2009. Crowning this headline-making exhibition is a famous hoard of Bactrian gold, considered to be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

To help create the exhibit and book, archaeologist and National Geographic Society Fellow Fredrik T. Hiebert inventoried the artifacts at the request of the Afghan government. Gorgeously photographed and elegantly packaged, the collection shines in this official companion to the much anticipated and widely covered tour.

For the eager audiences who will visit, and for legions of art and history lovers across the United States, Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures provides a beautiful, affordable keepsake, a handsome gift, and a rare opportunity to appreciate this matchless tradition of artistry and the steadfast human spirit that preserved it.
Country USA
Brand National Geographic
Manufacturer National Geographic
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781426202957
Model 9781426202957
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2008-05-20
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781426203763

Country	USA
Brand	National Geographic
Manufacturer	National Geographic
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781426202957
Model	9781426202957
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2008-05-20
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781426203763

Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul

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