Based on archaeological evidence, urban civilization began in the region between 3000 and 2000 bc. Lowe th coscom g5 23 february 2006 agenda geography history culture geography history people afghanistan cultural. Afghanistan has been an area wrapped in violence, religion and turmoil from its earliest days. It provides meaningful and objective insights into governance, state legitimacy, social and economic development, and foreign interventions, and.
Afghanistan timeline of events afghan culture and its effects. Afghanistans culture can be traced as far back as 4000 bc with stunning prehistoric monuments standing to witness to its rich tribal history, many of which are still evident today outside of kabul. Culture of afghanistan history, people, clothing, women, beliefs, food, customs, family, social abo. Afghanistan is slowing recovering, but it has a long way to go. Afghanistan map powerpoint images, map, afghanistan. Government afghanistans national unity government, elected in 2014, is led by president ashraf ghani and chief executive abdullah abdullah. In afghanistan, as in many other countries, it is difficult to epito mize cultural values by descriptions of. Afghanistan historical beginnings to the 7th century ce. Afghanistan afghanistan historical beginnings to the 7th century ce. Take this quiz to test your knowledge regarding the history and government of afghanistan.
Add an image to enhance the quality of your presentation. In the poem, khattak clarifies how people should know that they are humans with flaws and learn to accept and use them to progress in life. History early afghanistan was known as aryana starting 1st to 5th century, later on became as khurasan which finally changed to afghanistan, afghanistan s capital was kandahar, then the capital of. It is surrounded by large and powerful nations such as india, pakistan, and russia. Afghanistan cultural history more clashes a strategically important location throughout history it was full of history being conquered and conquering. The land that is now afghanistan has a long history of domination by foreign conquerors and strife among internally warring factions. History of afghanistan including an afghan nation, dost mohammed, two angloafghan wars, abdurrahman khan, zahir shar and daud khan, reform and reaction, soviet occupation, civil war, the taliban, war against alqaeda, a new start. Oct 18, 2019 profile of afghanistan, including facts about its geography, government, culture, people, and history.
Culture of afghanistan afghanistan culture name afghanistani, afghan orientation identification. Music in afghanistan this article describes the history of music development in afghanistan, defines what music means in the country, and discusses different types of traditinal and modern music forms and instruments. In the 6th century bce the achaemenian ruler cyrus ii the great established his authority over the area. This afghanistan powerpoint will teach you about the countrys culture, customs, family life, gender roles, cuisine, etiquettes for dining, social and business interactions, and much more to assist you in your travels. The earliest muslim reference to the afghans probably dates to 982, but tribes related to the modern afghans have lived in the region for many generations. Afghan culture 2 brief history afghanistan s crossroads position in central asia has subjected it to constant invasion and conquest throughout its long recorded history. The written recorded history of the land presently constituting afghanistan can be traced back to. Located in central asia borders many countries located on historic trade route kabul is the capital population about 31,000,000 85% rural or nomadic land locked and mountainous difficult climate hot and dry in summer. Culture of afghanistan history, people, clothing, women. Start your presentation by adding the introduction about the country, its history and evolution that is how are the people evolve in the country their tradition, culture, religion, dressing sense, etc.
From the ancient era till the soviet invasion, taliban, 911 and the war on terror. Variations of the word afghan may be as old as a 3rdcenturyce sasanian reference to abgan. It is designed primarily for service providers and others assisting the afghan refugees in their new communities in the united states. Brief overview of the history of afghanistan the area that is today afghanistan is sometimes called the crossroads of central asia. The land has changed hands over the centuries as new empires have risen up and taken control. Bikzad abdullah, the president of afghan student association koreaasak, presented a presentation to a large audience of international students coming from different countries in global student. The arabs introduced islam in the 7th century and the turks briefly made afghanistan. The word afghan historically has been used to designate the members of an ethnic. Afghanistan has been at the crossroads of many cultures and civilizations, occupying a unique place in the cultural geography of central asia. Afghanistan culture overview for a long period in history, afghanistan has been ravaged by invasions, civil wars and terrorist activities. This atmosphere has disrupted and overturned much of the countrys social and cultural traditions. Ppt afghan culture powerpoint presentation, free download.
Archaeologists and historians suggest that humans were living in afghanistan at least 50,000 years ago, and that farming communities of the. Dec 18, 20 music in afghanistan this article describes the history of music development in afghanistan, defines what music means in the country, and discusses different types of traditinal and modern music forms and instruments. The knowing,the perceptive man by khattak is centered on the morals and beliefs of afghan life. This presentation is only meant to be a brief survey of afghanistan history. Male and female roles are strictly delineated and traditional religious customs are very much adhered to.
Thomas barfield introduced the audience to the bewildering diversity of tribal and ethnic groups in afghanistan, explaining what unites them as afghans despite the regional, cultural, and political differences that divide them. The first historical documents date from the early part of the iranian achaemenian dynasty, which controlled the area from 550 bc until 331 bc. Four new chapters on the concept of sovereignty columbia studies in political thought political history the history of islamic. The arabs introduced islam in the 7th century and the turks briefly made afghanistan the center of. The cultural history of afghanistan by shuai yu on prezi. Culture and customs of afghanistan cultures and customs of. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. The treaty of rawalpindi granted afghanistan sovereignty, which was declared on august 19, 1919 by king amanullah khan. A cultural and political history makes a serious attempt to survey and analyze the changing political, cultural, and social landscapes of the country from the ancient time to the present. Free powerpoint presentations about afghanistan for kids. Although france opposed the iraq war, its troops are fighting under u. The history of afghanistan is a history of war and conflict even up to present day.
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Invading tribes and armies passed through ancient afghanistan and left their imprint on the culture, customs, and way of life there. A cultural and political history political theology. An introduction to afghanistan culture researched by linda merrill donald paxson thomas tobey fall 2006. Nov 25, 2017 the entire history of afghanistan in 15 minutes. View afghanistan ppts online, safely and virusfree. The product of many overlapping cultures, afghanistan has been a focal point for invasion and migration for thousands of years.
This powerpoint template will be a good choice for presentations on islamic republic of afghanistan, asian countries, kabul. However, during these days, one sees the resuming of a settled life and a return t. However, during these days, one sees the resuming of. Apr 01, 2017 bikzad abdullah, the president of afghan student association koreaasak, presented a presentation to a large audience of international students coming from different countries in global student. Cultural values and learning in afghanistan in modernizing their educational system, the people of afghanistan are striving toward consistent emphasis upon the enduring ele ments of their own culture. Humans have been living in afghanistan for over 50,000 years and it is one of the oldest historical and archaeological sites on earth. Archaeological exploration of the preislamic period of afghanistan began in afghanistan in earnest after world war ii and proceeded until the late 1970s when the nation was invaded by the soviet union.
Library of congress federal research division country profile. Ppt afghanistan cultural awareness powerpoint presentation. Afghan culture 2 brief history afghanistans crossroads position in central asia has subjected it to constant invasion and conquest throughout its long recorded history. This powerpoint template will be a good choice for presentations on islamic republic of afghanistan, asian countries, kabul, angloafghan wars, taliban, etc. Dec 30, 2011 music in afghanistan a sensitive subject. Alexanders successors, the seleucids, continued to infuse the region with greek cultural influence. Profile of afghanistan, including facts about its geography, government, culture, people, and history. Afghanistan afghanistan a brief history history has been invaded many times. We hope to to provide a brief history of this region from its earliest days until the taliban take power. Barfield, an anthropologist and old afghanistan hand, has written a history of afghanistan that weaves in geography, economics, and culture think tribes, ruralurban dichotomies, value systems while maintaining a focus throughout on afghan rulers. Complete it online or print it out for a worksheet you.
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