Japanese, Afghan team tries to save Afghan cultural heritage

Japanese, Afghan team tries to save Afghan cultural heritage

KABUL, Afghanistan - A Buddhist stupa was found in the ruins of Tappe-e Narenj in southern Kabul in June 2005.

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