- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: National Geographic Society; illustrated edition edition (1 July 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1426202954
- ISBN-13: 978-1426202957
- Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 2.7 x 25.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 533,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book presents an introduction to the diverse and little-known culture of ancient Afghanistan, illustrating it's key place at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Asia, along the Silk Road - one of the world's great trading routes. At risk of destruction by the Soviets during the 1979 invasion and more recently, the Taliban, a priceless fortune in art from the Afghan National Museum that was secreted by museum guards, curators and antiquities lovers who pledged never to give up their secret. The objects they fought and died to rescue form the basis for this headline-making exhibition. It includes centuries old artifacts such as the famous hoard of Bactrian gold, considered by many to be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. All beautifully photographed and described by the author, the National Geographic Fellow who re-discovered the Bactrian Gold in 2004 and inventoried the collection at the request of the Afghan government.
About the Author
Fredrick Hiebert (editor) is an archaeologist and explorer who has traced ancient trade routes overland and across the seas for more than 20 years.
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Archeology of Afghanistan, 21 Aug 2008
By Nadia Azumi - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures (Paperback)
*****I have tried to correct the star error without any success.I apologize for that.The book is a must to have.Exquisitely written and the pictures are a dream.It is not often that we see archeological discoveries of Afghanistan,let alone a book that we can keep looking at.I went to the exhibit,and I must say that the book did wonders for the exhibit.
The details of the pieces that you see with your own eyes,and then dream of were they were discovered how and by whom and look at the book.Oh I wish I discovered them myself.The pictures are very detailed,and come in different sizes.It is a collector's book which does credit to the writer.Very very well done.the history is written the pictures of the graveyards,how the skeletons were discovered with these fantastic pieces of gold.Everything is detailed.
A must have book.
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Afghani History and Culture, 20 Sep 2008
By Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures (Paperback)
The Afghanis have gone through a lot. They have suffered for about 30 years now. Their culture and heritage have been destroyed and the Taliban have tried to force their beliefs on everyone. This culture throughout history has been pretty progressive in many ways but have always had rightist movements that kept it down. Several rulers and leaders have tried to promote the rights of women only to be successful for a short time before being slapped down by more conservative forces. This book is great for those wanting to learn about the ancient history of Afghanistan when it was a kingdom of Alexander The Great and the Greek rulers who came after him. The Silk Road also was a great influence on the culture. Much of the items would have been lost in the 70s except for the savvy museum employees who hid as much treasure as they could in the vault of the central bank. Much treasure and historic sites were destroyed but this treasure survived and it is a wonder to behold. I have some Afghani students who will love to look at this book and enjoy it. It will bring them pride.
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