My academic essay on opportunities for better Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, based on our shared values and interests, was featured in the 2021 book ‘Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: Pitfalls and the Way Forward’, published by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation: Cultural, Religious

3D reconstructions of the clothing of Kushan (Yuezhi) nobility, ancestors of the Tajiks, from the royal tombs of the Tillya Tepe site in northern Afghanistan. 1st century BC. Excavator: V. I. Sarianidi Reconstructions: Georgy Peresvetov #FashionHistory #CulturalHeritage

Our stance against the terrorist Taliban and their backers has been clear for thirty years, and our struggle will continue until freedom and justice prevail. No force can compel us to align with occupiers and the enemies of our land. #Ariana

The Taliban are not representatives of our people. They are an imposed terrorist group with no political, legal, or popular legitimacy! Any decision about our future and sovereignty is valid only through dialogue with the rightful owners of Ariana. #StandWithNRF

It's crazy to think that the Kushans once had it's influence from Kazakhstan to Western China and all the way to Bengal blending Indic+Iranic+Greco-Roman vibes into one powerful civilization.

A merchant from the Samanid era, where the glory of Persian culture and Tajik art once shone along the Silk Road. Concept art“Samanid Merchant”by Joel Chaim Holtzman Chaim Holtzman, inspired by the magnificent Samanid Empire (9th–10th century). #TajikCulture #FashionHistory #Samanid

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Among the most cherished ancient Zoroastrian festivities is Jashn-e Abangān, dedicated to water and celebrated in honour of Anāhītā, the divinity of all waters and a helper of Ahura Mazda. On its anniversary, here is a gilded silver bowl depicting Anāhītā, dated to 400–600 AD,

میهن تمدنی ما و نیز مردمان با فرهنگ و تمدن‌ساز این سرزمین باستانی، بیش از ۲۵۰۰ سال پیش از امروز، با برپایی شاهنشاهی هخامنشی، میراث ارجمند و بزرگی را در جهان ما افزودند. این حوزۀ تمدنی تاریخ ارج‌ناک و شکوهمندی را در پهنۀ زمین رقم زده‌است. کوروش بزرگ، بنیان‌گذار شاهنشاهی هخامنشی،