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History of Kabul

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:October 13, 2022
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The history of Kabul, the Afghan capital and the most beloved place of all by the great Babur who, after defining it as "Heaven on earth", was buried here The…

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Read more about the article The Hazaras and their genocide by the Taliban

The Hazaras and their genocide by the Taliban

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:October 13, 2022
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Of all the peoples of Afghanistan, the Hazaras are still the most persecuted by the Taliban regime today, so much so that we can read daily about attacks against them;…

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Read more about the article The places of Ibn Battuta, the complete collection (in update)

The places of Ibn Battuta, the complete collection (in update)

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:July 5, 2022
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The complete and constantly updated collection of Ibn Battuta's "Travels", a way to have videos, articles and podcasts in one place The complete (and constantly updated) list of "The travels…

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Read more about the article “Buskashì” by Gino Strada

“Buskashì” by Gino Strada

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:February 18, 2022
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Buskashì is one of the most beautiful texts ever written by Gino Strada, able not only to make us discover his post-11 September trip to Afghanistan, but also to make…

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Read more about the article History of Ghazni, the ancient capital of the Ghaznavid Empire

History of Ghazni, the ancient capital of the Ghaznavid Empire

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:January 25, 2022
  • Post category:Asia/Indian subcontinent/Persian world/Uncategorized
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The story of Ghazni, one of the Afghan cities capable of dominating a large part of the known world The words of Ibn Battuta "The next stop was Ghazna, the…

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Read more about the article History of Herat, the pearl of Khorasan

History of Herat, the pearl of Khorasan

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:January 12, 2022
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Herat is one of the most important cities ever in Afghanistan and the Persian world, so much so that it has earned the nickname of "Pearl of Khorasan" The words…

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Read more about the article History of Balkh, the city of saints

History of Balkh, the city of saints

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:January 12, 2022
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The history of Balkh, one of the cities that has always been linked to the faith, as well as the historic center of ancient Bactria The words of Ibn Battuta…

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Read more about the article Life of Rumi

Life of Rumi

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 21, 2021
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The first week dedicated to the Sufi world begins today, starring Jalal al-Din Rumi, considered one of the greatest mystics in history Birth in Afghanistan and wanderings Jalal al-Din, later…

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Shab-e Yalda, the “Persian Christmas”

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 18, 2021
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One of the most important and particular moments of the whole Persian world, a very strong bond between Christianity and Zoroastrianism both in terms of meaning and form. Impossible not…

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Peshawari chappal, Pashtun sandals

  • Post author:Khalid Valisi
  • Post published:December 16, 2021
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After dresses, hats, carpets and jewels, it's time to talk to you about shoes. We introduce you to the peshawari chappal, the most popular shoes from all over the Pashtun…

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