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Afghanistan has suffered civil wars and its conflict with the Taliban persists into the present day. The Afghan Institute of Archaeology was established in 1966 which attracted the attention of many foreign missions and resulted in important discoveries post-Second World War.
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) video games (9 P) Pages in category "Video games set in Afghanistan" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total.
Beginning during the Soviet occupation that carried through the Taliban insurgence, it is said the Kabul Museum was arguably one of the greatest casualties Afghanistan suffered. As a result of the Soviet and Taliban occupation, more than two thirds of the museums treasures and artifacts were lost or destroyed. [11]
For around $5, curious visitors can wander around and take photos of the giant holes in the cliff face where the ancient Buddha statues once stood. Under a white Taliban flag , soldiers man a ...
Afghanistan '11 is a turn-based strategy computer wargame developed in 2017 by Every Single Soldier, and published by Slitherine Software.Set during the War in Afghanistan, the player controls an American forward operating base who is tasked with capturing a series of villages from the Taliban, while winning the hearts and minds of the local population, and then transferring control of the ...
The Taliban seized control of Kabul on Sunday after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country and its Western-trained security forces collapsed. On Monday, chaotic scenes unfolded at Kabul's ...
U.S. officials say they are racing to evacuate as many people from Afghanistan as possible before the end of the month, when America's 20-year military presence in the country is scheduled to end.
In February and March 2001, the Taliban destroyed countless pieces of art due to religious reasons. [17] It was reported in November 2001 that the Taliban had destroyed at least 2,750 ancient works of art during the year. [18] Courtyard of the building in 2010. Between 2003 and 2006, about $350,000 was spent to refurbish the building.