Notes from Afghanistan

Professor C. Brian Rose, University of Pennsylvania Museum Deputy Director and Professor of Archaeology and Classical Studies, was invited by the United Nations to Afghanistan to consult on the state of cultural heritage. He toured in the war-torn areas of Kabul and Ghazni where he visited a school for girls, a project of The Provincial Reconstruction Team. Recorded here are his thoughts and experiences with women and education in Afghanistan. Read more from Professor Brian Rose at http://www.penn.museum/​blog/​author/​brianrose/

Professor C. Brian Rose, University of Pennsylvania Museum Deputy Director and Professor of Archaeology and Classical Studies, was invited by the United Nations to Afghanistan to consult on the state of cultural heritage. He toured in the war-torn areas of Kabul and Ghazni where he visited a school for girls, a project of The Provincial Reconstruction Team. In this video, Professor Rose discusses the social and cultural significance of contemporary Afghan rugs. "Battleground: War Rugs from Afghanistan" exhibition will run at the Penn Museum from April 5th through June 31st, 2011. Read more from Professor Brian Rose at http://www.penn.museum/​blog/​author/​brianrose/

Professor C. Brian Rose, University of Pennsylvania Museum Deputy Director and Professor of Archaeology and Classical Studies, was invited by the United Nations to Afghanistan to consult on the state of cultural heritage. He toured in the war-torn areas of Kabul and Ghazni where he visited a school for girls, a project of The Provincial Reconstruction Team. Professor Rose discusses the presence that the Taliban continues to maintain today in Afghanistan. Read more from Professor Brian Rose at http://www.penn.museum/​blog/​author/​brianrose/

Professor C. Brian Rose, University of Pennsylvania Museum Deputy Director and Professor of Archaeology and Classical Studies, was invited by the United Nations to Afghanistan to consult on the state of cultural heritage. He toured in the war-torn areas of Kabul and Ghazni where he visited a school for girls, a project of The Provincial Reconstruction Team. Professor Rose talks about his April 2011 trip to Afghanistan, the National Museum in Kabul, and the National Museum's Mes Aynek exhibit. Read more from Professor Brian Rose at http://www.penn.museum/​blog/​author/​brianrose/

Professor C. Brian Rose, University of Pennsylvania Museum Deputy Director and Professor of Archaeology and Classical Studies, was invited by the United Nations to Afghanistan to consult on the state of cultural heritage. He toured in the war-torn areas of Kabul and Ghazni where he visited a school for girls, a project of The Provincial Reconstruction Team. Here, Professor Rose addresses the topic of Nationalism. What role does nationalism play in a society? What are the fundamental building blocks of nationalism? How can a sense of nationalism be restored to Afghanistan? Read more from Professor Brian Rose at http://www.penn.museum/​blog/​author/​brianrose/

Professor C. Brian Rose, University of Pennsylvania Museum Deputy Director and Professor of Archaeology and Classical Studies, was invited by the United Nations to Afghanistan to consult on the state of cultural heritage. He toured in the war-torn areas of Kabul and Ghazni where he visited a school for girls, a project of The Provincial Reconstruction Team. Here, Professor Rose introduces us to the town of Ghazni. Read more from Professor Brian Rose at http://www.penn.museum/​blog/​author/​brianrose/

Professor C. Brian Rose, University of Pennsylvania Museum Deputy Director and Professor of Archaeology and Classical Studies, was invited by the United Nations to Afghanistan to consult on the state of cultural heritage. He toured in the war-torn areas of Kabul and Ghazni where he visited a school for girls, a project of The Provincial Reconstruction Team. Here he shares his thoughts on Cultural Heritage Protection Read more from Professor Brian Rose at http://www.penn.museum/​blog/​author/​brianrose/