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In a surprising move, the Taliban, known for its strict policies and isolationist tendencies, has expressed interest in boosting the number of foreign tourists visiting Afghanistan each year.
In a small classroom in Kabul, about 30 men are squeezed in, attending classes at a new school run by the Taliban. They're learning skills for jobs in tourism and hospitality. The students come from different backgrounds.
The students in the class are a mix of ages, education levels, and work experiences. They're all men because the Taliban doesn't allow Afghan women to study past sixth grade. None of them know much about tourism or hospitality, but they're excited to learn and show a different side of Afghanistan and Taliban supports their efforts.
Afghanistan's leaders are not liked by many countries around the world, mostly because they limit what women and girls can do. The country's economy is not doing well, the roads and buildings aren't in good shape, and a lot of people are poor.
And yet, foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai, and the bragging rights that come with vacationing in an unusual destination. The numbers aren't huge they never were but there's a buzz around Afghan tourism.
In 2021, there were 691 foreign tourists. In 2022, that figure rose to 2,300. Last year, there were 7,000.
Well, let me remind you half of the tourist spots in Afghnaistan has beenn destroyed by the Taliban like Buddhas of Bamiyan. These were two monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. The larger of the Buddhas stood at a towering 55 meters tall, making it one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world.
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were created in the 6th century and stood as symbols of Afghanistan's rich cultural and religious heritage. However, in March 2001, the Taliban regime, considering the statues to be idols, ordered their destruction. Another tourist spot destroyed by the Taliban in Afghanistan was the ancient city of Herat. This city, located in western Afghanistan, was once a thriving center of culture, trade, and architecture.
The Taliban, following their strict interpretation of Islamic law, targeted historical sites and monuments they considered to be un-Islamic
As Afghanistan embarks on this new chapter in its history, the success of its tourism aspirations will depend on striking a balance between economic growth, cultural preservation, and ensuring the safety and well-being of visitors and locals alike.
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