Afghanistan | The Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2009/afghanistan
Ancient Afghanistan—at the crossroads of major trade routes and the focus of invasions by great powers and nomadic migrations—was home to some of the most complex, rich, and original civilizations on the continent of Asia. This exhibition celebrates the unique role of Afghanistan as a center for both the reception of diverse cultural elements and the creation of original styles of art that combine multiple stylistic materials.
Kabul Museum’s staff, who had secretly crated them and placed them in a secure bank