Afghanistan

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Afghanistan ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1979 and has since nominated sites primarily of cultural significance.

These nominations often reflect the country’s rich history as a crossroads of civilizations, highlighting themes such as ancient trade routes, Buddhist heritage, and Islamic architecture.

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