With the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan, many may remember the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in 2001. Since then, Afghans in the culture sector have established many cultural heritage development initiatives, which highlight the country’s diverse regional identities. Although heritage might not seem to be the highest priority during times of uncertainty, in the past 20 years it has proven to be a basic need and an effective tool for peace and development. This conversation reflects on Afghanistan’s diverse heritage and discusses a path into the future.
* Time: 7:00pm Gulf Standard Time
            11:00am Eastern Daylight Time
 
 
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
				
					
						Speakers
					
					
					
										
							
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									Omar Sultan, Former Deputy Minister of Culture in Afghanistan
								
 
								
						
					
			
				
					
						In conversation with
					
					
					
										
							
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									Robert Parthesius, Director of Dhakira Center for Heritage Studies; Associate Professor of Heritage Studies, NYUAD
								
 
								
						
					
			
			
			
			
				In Collaboration with 
				
					
						
						
							 Dhakira Center for Heritage Studies in the UAE