The National Museum of Afghanistan

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:museum
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Ministry_of_Information_and_Culture
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Islamic_architecture
gptkbp:collection_size over 100,000 artifacts
gptkbp:cultural_significance preservation of Afghan heritage
gptkbp:date Ancient Afghanistan
gptkbp:director gptkb:Dr._Mohammad_Fahim_Rahimi
gptkbp:established 1919
gptkbp:exhibition_space permanent and temporary exhibitions
gptkbp:historical_significance showcases Afghanistan's history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The National Museum of Afghanistan
gptkbp:language Dari
Pashto
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kabul,_Afghanistan
gptkbp:notable_artifact Artifacts from the Silk Road
Islamic manuscripts
Pre-Islamic artifacts
Greco-Buddhist art
Achaemenid artifacts
Artifacts from the British colonial period
Artifacts from the Islamic Golden Age
Artifacts digitized for online access
Artifacts displayed in international exhibitions
Artifacts featured in academic research
Artifacts featured in documentaries
Artifacts from the Kushan Empire
Artifacts from the Mughal Empire
Artifacts from the Sasanian Empire
Artifacts from the Soviet invasion period
Artifacts from the Taliban regime
Artifacts from the Timurid Empire
Artifacts loaned to other museums
Artifacts recovered after the civil war
Artifacts that contribute to peacebuilding efforts
Artifacts that enhance cultural understanding
Artifacts that foster international cooperation
Artifacts that inspire future generations.
Artifacts that promote tourism in Afghanistan
Artifacts that represent Afghan identity
Artifacts that support local communities
Artifacts used in cultural diplomacy
Artifacts used in educational programs
Coins from various empires
Pottery from the Indus Valley Civilization
Statue of Buddha from Bamiyan
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions Bactrian Gold
gptkbp:part_of Cultural institutions of Afghanistan
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Kabul_Museum
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2004
gptkbp:type archaeological museum
gptkbp:visitors_per_year approximately 50,000
gptkbp:website http://www.nationalmuseum.af
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jan_Luyken
gptkb:Kabul_city
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7