"Crossroads of the Ancient World uses pieces from Afghanistan, Egypt and India to explore Afghanistan's history as a centre of trade. The delicate beauty of exhibits, such as the folding gold crown found at Tillya Tepe ('Hill of Gold'), is made all the more remarkable by the knowledge that they were bravely hidden by officials during the Taliban's reign"Saturday, March 05, 2011
Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World - British Museum
"Crossroads of the Ancient World uses pieces from Afghanistan, Egypt and India to explore Afghanistan's history as a centre of trade. The delicate beauty of exhibits, such as the folding gold crown found at Tillya Tepe ('Hill of Gold'), is made all the more remarkable by the knowledge that they were bravely hidden by officials during the Taliban's reign"
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