The first Lithuanian Archaeological expedition in Afghanistan by Aleksiejus Luchtanas, Ramunė Butrimaitė

“…Many of the surveyed cultural valuables are not only undescribed and unregistered, but are also under the destruction of illegal excavations, natural forces, and farming. Most Afghan people still live and use some cultural monuments, applying long-lasting, changeless farming systems. …”
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The Specificity of Afghan Identity in the Context of Globalization by Georgy G. Machitidze

“…The study found that the Taliban (recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia) ideology has acquired some similarities with Salafism, and that the authorities are trying to isolate the Afghan people from the processes of globalization, being ready to protect Islamic values from Western civilization by any means necessary.…”
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