Museums and Collections in Afghanistan

Discover 2 unusual museums and collections in Afghanistan.

Kabul, Afghanistan

OMAR Mine Museum

A sobering museum dedicated to landmines and the personnel working to remove them from Afghanistan.

Herat, Afghanistan

Jihad Museum

Museum dedicated to overthrowing the Soviets, complete with diorama of Soviets being beaten to death with shovels.

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Museums and Collections in Afghanistan

Discover 2 unusual museums and collections in Afghanistan.

OMAR Mine Museum

Jihad Museum

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