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Ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan at a historic moment. Since 2021 the Taliban rule again. This time it seems that they do it in a more moderate and pactista way; seeking international recognition. But Afghanistan is much more than its current moment and the mythical Taliban (Islamic students who radically ruled the country from 1996 to 2001). Afghanistan is above all a crossroads, a territory full of geographical vagaries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The historic empires of Persia, India, Russia and China have left their mark in the form of a fantastic heritage<\/strong>, which has survived earthquakes and looting for centuries. In addition, it is home to numerous tribes<\/strong>. Pashtun, Tajik, Uzbek, Hazara, Kuchi<\/a> and Turkmen coexist, often with friction and almost always without problem, in the thousands of precious bazaars that dot this untamed country, which no foreign nation could subjugate. Hence the myth. On this ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan, we will try to understand the why and when of the Central Asian myth.<\/p>\n

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Discover the highlights of this ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan<\/h2>\n

\u25ba We will visit different cities and historical sites of Afghanistan<\/h3>\n

Kabul<\/h4>\n

The route of this ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan will begin in the vast, chaotic city of Kabul<\/strong>, which is steeped in layers of history. It is an objectively ‘ugly’ city, but it does keep small architectural and human treasures<\/strong> that we will dissect.<\/p>\n

Bamiyan Valley<\/h4>\n

We will continue our ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan towards Bamiyan<\/strong>. These central Buddhist lands are dominated by wild mountains, valleys and lakes. The Hazara<\/strong> and some Tajik communities<\/strong> live in this paradise.
\nWe will visit the ruins of the Bamiyan Buddha figures<\/strong>. Finally, we will visit the ruins of the “red city” of Zuhak<\/strong> (S-VI), which was razed by Genghis Khan.<\/p>\n

Gazni<\/h4>\n

This ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan will continue to the arid and conservative south, the territory of the Pathan<\/strong>, one of the untamed peoples of Central Asia.
\nWe will visit the thousand-year-old city of Ghazni<\/strong>, the dazzling capital of the Ghaznavid Empire<\/strong>. From this historic city, Islam spread throughout the Subcontinent. There are still 2 minarets from the XII century and the ancient structure of the old fortified city (currently in semi-ruin) from that glorious past.<\/p>\n

Kandahar<\/h4>\n

Kandahar<\/strong> City has been ‘banned’ until 1 year ago. Going through it will allow us to understand what Afghanistan is like today and who is trying to govern it. We will take an urban tour accompanied by the Taliban<\/strong>, who will provide us with talks and photographs with a strong historical component.<\/p>\n

Herat<\/h4>\n

The ‘Persian’ city of Herat<\/strong> is the third in population and economy in the country, and a great Afghan-Persian cultural center. We will visit the sanctuary of Rahman Jami, the fabulous minarets of Musalla (15th century), the mausoleum of the Timurid-style queen (reign of Tamerlane 1336-1405), the Aljama or Friday mosque (13th century), the ancient and fascinating ceramics workshop in a wing of the same mosque and we will end up walking the oldest streets around the citadel.<\/p>\n

Mazar-e Sharif and Balkh<\/h4>\n

We will visit different highlights of Mazar-e Sharif<\/strong>, such as the bazaar (famous for its Turkmen carpets) and the shrine of Hazrat Ali, where many pilgrims annually celebrate Nouruz (Persian New Year). Since 2022, women do not have access to the Blue Mosque, so while the men visit it, we will explore the bazaar, one of the liveliest in the country.<\/p>\n

In the neighboring city of Balkh<\/strong>, the historical capital of Bactria or Bactriana, we will visit the remains of its glorious past: two beautiful mosques (one in ruins) and the remains of the adobe wall. We will tour the busy bazaar, dominated by the Pashtun ethnic group.<\/p>\n

\u25ba We will meet different ethnic groups<\/h3>\n

Tajik people<\/h4>\n

On this ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan, we’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes of mountains and endless plains, where we’ll find small adobe villages. We will visit some Tajik communities<\/strong> to learn about their lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Hazara people<\/h4>\n

The Hazara people<\/strong>, of Mughal origin, are former Buddhists who converted to Shiite Islam 400 years ago, which gives them the status of an ethnic and religious minority. Historically, they have been persecuted by the dominant Pashtun and Tajik.<\/p>\n

During this ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan, we will visit a Hazara troglodyte village<\/strong>. Many poor families live in what were the cells of the Buddhist monks, who populated the area in the 6th century.<\/p>\n

Kuchi people<\/h4>\n

We will have the opportunity to meet a community of nomads from the Kuchi people<\/strong><\/a>, a group of Pashtun cattle ranchers who preserve pre-Islamic traditions, such as tattoos and shamanic healing rituals.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Photos by Edith Scharffenberg<\/a>, Jordi Zaragoz\u00e0 Angl\u00e8s<\/a>andXavi de las Heras<\/a> taken during an ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

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