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Almost 30 years ago, a precious trove of art was spirited away from the National Museum of Afghanistan by a small group of “keyholders” —museum guards, curators, and antiquities lovers who risked their lives to save the country’s cultural treasures. Their actions spared these magnificent pieces from the threat of destruction, first by the invading Soviets in 1979 and more recently by the Taliban. Exquisitely crafted in gold and ivory, the artifacts illustrate Afghanistan’s key place at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, at the center of the ancient Silk Road—a rich heritage to be displayed at four major U.S. museums through 2009. Crowning this headline-making exhibition is a famous hoard of Bactrian gold, considered to be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

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Travel the globe alongside National Geographic Explorers, engage in lively discussions on current world issues and navigate like a geographer through hands-on mapping activities. Experience human geography brought to life as you immerse yourself in Bednarz/Bockenhauer/Hiebert���s HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: A SPATIAL PERSPECTIVE, First Edition, and MindTap digital resources. This ground-breaking text is both engaging and easy to understand, providing a vivid introduction to key ideas and achievements in this exciting field, supported by real-world examples to make the content more memorable. Discover how human geography connects to your daily life through special features like National Geographic Explorers and ArcGIS Map Analysis activities, along with a wealth of full-color photos, relevant maps, helpful graphs and other visuals.

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