Thesis Book - Seeds of Hope

2.3 Loss of Cultural Heritage
Many Afghans during that time did not consider
the preservation of their cultural heritage to be a powerful
symbol of Afghanistan’s hope of recovery. But after the
Taliban left the country, heritage sites like the National
Museum in Kabul became a reminder of Afghans’ cultural
identity before the conflicts in the country occurred. The
importance of cultural heritage is there to provide the
nation with a sense of cultural ownership since the cultural
identity of Afghanistan is now more tied to political affiliation
rather than it being a national pride (Mulholland).
Fig 21
STREET ART IN THE AFGHAN CAPITAL
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