Away We Go: Discover Afghanistan's hidden treasures

There is still time to see "Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul," installed at the National Gallery of Art.

Through Sept. 7, visitors will have the rare opportunity to view extraordinary objects uncovered in modern-day Afghanistan - once the heart of the Silk Road, linking cultures from Asia to the Mediterranean. "Its centrality along this ancient route created a rich mosaic of cultures and civilizations and these priceless artifacts on display at the NGA are a testament to the Afghan people and to the heroism of the brave and selfless Afghans who preserved and protected them," stated...