Paris: The UN Cultural Agency has called for the preservation of the Afghan cultural heritage in its diversity and attentively international law.
This statement came a few days after the Taliban detonated the Hazara statue killed by Abdul Ali Mazari in Bamiyan, a gloomy reminder of the destruction of Bumiyan Buddha in 2001.
“Afghanistan is home to various rich and diverse inheritance, which is an integral part of the history and identity of Afghanistan, and the importance of humanity as a whole, which must be maintained, “said UNESCO statement.
These include sites like the old city of Herat, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tower and the remnants of the Archaeological Tigers and cultural landscapes and archaeological remnants of the Bamiyan Valley, as well as museums such as the National Museum in Kabul.
In the midst of ongoing events, UNESCO carefully followed the situation in the field and committed to carrying out all possible efforts to protect the invaluable cultural heritage from the country.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the UN agency said that the damage or loss of cultural heritage would only have adverse consequences on prospects for eternal peace and humanitarian assistance for the Afghan community.
UNESCO further underlined the need for a safe environment for sustainable work from the professional and cultural heritage artists.
It is very important for the future of Afghanistan to protect and preserve this landmark, the statement added.
UNESCO called for the protection of cultural heritage in Afghanistan
