Looters Bulldoze Ancient Afghan sites in Balkh: Taliban to Blame? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Looters Bulldoze Ancient Afghan sites in Balkh: Taliban to Blame? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Looters have been destroying priceless Heritage in Afghanistan's Balkh province. The sites are remnants of ancient Bactria. Looters are bulldozing the ancient monuments to try and get their hands on priceless artefacts. These artefacts are then smuggled into the West & East Asia. Is the Taliban destroying Afghan culture? Or is the Islamic State selling Afghan heritage to fund its expansion? Palki Sharma tells you.

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Afghanistan | Taliban | Heritage | Balkh Province | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma

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