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Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan
Qatar Museums/ Silvana Editoriale

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Afghanistan has for millennia been an extraordinary place where cultures met, ideas blossomed, and creativity took new forms in art and architecture. This publication illuminates the country’s long history, exploring its rich traditions, deep spiritual expressions, and artistic brilliance.

Featuring 14 essays by experts in the field and over 100 objects from the collections of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), the National Museum of Kabul and other prestigious institutions, Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan takes readers on an inspiring journey into the heart of this little-known and often misunderstood nation.

Language English
Publication date 2026
ISBN 9789927184079

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Selected interior pages from the publication. Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications. ©2026

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Selected interior pages from the publication. Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications. ©2026

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Selected interior pages from the publication. Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications. ©2026

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Selected interior pages from the publication. Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications. ©2026

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Selected interior pages from the publication. Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications. ©2026

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Selected interior pages from the publication. Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications. ©2026

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Selected interior pages from the publication. Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications. ©2026