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Afghani National Museum Grows But Needs Secure Future
The National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul, scarred by looting in the 1990s and Taliban destruction, is slowly recovering with foreign aid and growing visitor numbers. The Bactrian gold remains abroad for safety as plans proceed for a $30 million building project to secure and expand the museum.
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Bactria
China
India
British Museum
London
National Gallery of Art
Washington
Melbourne Museum
Australia
Darul Aman Palace
Italy
Japan
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U.S. State Department
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