On 17th March, after seeing a lot of various exhibitions, I decided to finish my day with the Afghanistan exhibition at the British Museum (finishes 3rd July 2011).
Though the museum wasn't that busy, I had to wait an hour to be able to get into the exhibition so I went to the library and took some photos of artifacts displayed in some of the cabinets:
After an hours wait, I was allowed in the exhibition. I am really surprised to discover that Afghanistan was not only at the heart of silk road but was also invaded by the Greeks.
Though the Greek status are extraordinary, I am really mesmerised by the glass fish, which are by all accounts very rare.
There are a number of burials displays which show many gold decorations. They would have been sewn on garments which have now disappeared. The gold flowers and ornaments, are exquisite and they are also earings, bracelets etc:
The most beautiful exhibit is the gold crown of a nomadic woman, shown on the posters advertising the show; it is quite breathtaking and it is definitely worth the wait:
.I would urge you to go and see this show which provide us with a view of an culturally rich Afghanistan, far from the war ravaged country one might assume. Another must see, you will learn far more than what you expect!
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