Afghanistan

The richness and diversity of Afghanistan's cultural heritage and living cultures were severely damaged by the recent conflict and repression. In the current transitional process, enhancing the country's cultural diversity is seen as a key element in reaffirming and consolidating a common Afghan identity and building a culture of democracy. During the period from 2002-2004, UNESCO's intervention in the field of culture had a strong focus on the safeguarding of Afghanistan's tangible cultural heritage. Progressively, activities in the field of living arts and intangible heritage will allow expanding the scope of UNESCO action.

Ongoing Projects 

• Activities to protect Afghanistan’s moveable cultural property
• Emergency consolidation and Restoration of Monuments in Herat and Jam, Phase I and II
• Emergency consolidation and Restoration of the site of Jam
• The Museums of Ghazni
• Organization of a Tripartite Seminar devoted to cultural activities in Afghanistan
• Pilot projects for the consolidation of monuments and sites in Afghanistan
• Rehabilitating the Kabul National Museum

Completed projects

• Repairing of the protective roof over the ruins of the Mosque of Haji Pyada, Balkh
• Safeguarding of the Bamiyan Site - Phase I - Phase II
• Video Translation Project "Traces: The Kabul Museum 1988"