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Photo: A burka-clad woman in Afghanistan
 
Photograph by Yoray Liberman/Getty Images
An Afghan woman in a burka crosses a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2004. These traditional head-to-toe garments have been vilified in the West as symbols of oppression, but even in post-Taliban Afghanistan, many women choose to continue wearing them.
Afghanistan Features
Photo: Gold crown
Hidden Treasures of Afghanistan
Interactive maps, slideshows, and more take you through this exhibit of priceless treasures rescued from the war-ravaged National Museum, Kabul.
Photo: Young Hazara girl
The Outsiders
Set apart by geography and beliefs, oppressed by the Taliban, the Hazara people could be Afghanistan's best hope. Learn all about these unique people in this National Geographic magazine feature story.
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Photo Gallery: Petra
See a classic gallery of images from Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, which is now at risk as more and more tourists flock to Jordan's ancient city of stone.
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Discover the Music of Afghanistan
Browse by region, country, genre, or artist to watch music videos and download mp3s from around the globe. Listen to the world with Nat Geo Music.


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