Interview Two
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Esfandiari, Aziz
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content: National Museum of Afghanistan Oral Histories
unitdate: label: Date
content: November 3, 2023
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
identifier: label: Identifier
content: FSA.A2024.03, File 2
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content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: This session focuses on the period marked by the presence of Soviet military forces in Afghanistan (1979-1989) and how their presence affected the museum. Mr. Masoudi recalls the Soviet arrival; the National Museum of Afghanistan's situation; the adoption of the Law on Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites of Afghanistan; relationships with other government agencies and non-profit organizations, including UNESCO; archaeological work and protection and transfer of archaeological artifacts; Mr. Masoudi's responsibilities during the years of Soviet presence; and an explanation of the Tahvildar system and museum staff roles.