“The initiative to start APAA was a call from the heart.”

“The initiative to start APAA was a call from the heart.”

Our goal is to bring understanding and raise awareness as well as ensure the promotion of the Afghan Archaeological and Cultural Heritage. This goal is realized through its teaching in schools and public venues internationally, including in Afghanistan and in the Afghan and multi-cultural Bay Area community. Our work also consists in promoting and assisting in the education of the international public about the inherent value of archaeological treasures to cultural identity, and to specifically focus on the plight of FredericAfghan people regarding the loss of their cultural heritage.

Through APAA Dr.Tarzi is assisting in educating the younger generations as well as the older ones. This is done by publishing children and scientific books as well as provide education and training programs and tools in Afghanistan to future Archaeologists so they may in turn become self reliant and efficient Professionals of the trowel and skilled restorers. Finally, APAA hopes to inspire future generations in having the incentive to learn about, protect and preserve their unique heritage and further educate themselves and others on the importance and value of archaeological and historical heritages.

Upcoming Events

San Francisco and East Bay Launch of the:

Art with Heart: A Kid to Kid Initiative February 14th 2007

Two day event:The San Francisco International Children Art and Culture Fair, October 21-22, 2007 Stay Tuned!!

More in 2008: TBA Series of Conferences and Events January 2008

Passed events

SAN DIEGO, CA

  • The Joan B.Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

    • presents

    January 18, 2007 - 7:00pm- 9:00pm

    "Archaeology of Afghanistan: It's Past, Present and Future"

    Following the horrendous 2001 destruction of the two giant Bamiyan Buddha statues, by the Taliban, former senior archaeologist of Afghanistan and specialist of Bamiyan, is back in the peaceful valley to resume his work where he left it in 1979. Indeed, with the ongoing support of the Afghan and French Governments, National Geographic Society and the APAA, since 2002, Dr. Tarzi, has been conducting the first open air excavation ever in the Bamiyan valley. In this large excavation campaign what he has found surpassed his expectations, indeed his discoveries are changing the chronology of the site as we knew it, give us a better understanding of life on the ancient Silk Road and bring a new meaning to the words hope and healing. This compelling talk will discuss the latest findings of Dr. Tarzi and also address the devastation Afghanistan's archaeological heritage has been facing for the past 25 years.

    SANTA BARBARA, CA

    Khyber Pass

    January 19, 2007 - 5:30pm- 8:30pm

    530 State Street

    "CELEBRATING THE FORGOTTEN TREASURES OF AFGHANISTAN" event

    A benefit to Support one of a Kind Archaeological Excavations in the Bamiyan Valley

    Please join us for an Exclusive Screening of the Award Winning

  • "The Giant Buddhas"
    • a powerful film by Christian Frei

    Meet

    World renowned Senior Afghan Archaeologist Professor Tarzi

    And

    Honorable Consul General of Afghanistan Atiqullah Atefmal

    Discover

    "Cultural Vandalsim "a masterpiece by sculptor Daoud Kayumi

    Enjoy

    Food, fun, music and live auction with John Palminteri

    A celebration and a Call for Action to help SAVE the Treasures of the Past, Now!
    rsvp_19@apaa.info
    or call at (805)560-7200

    BERKELEY, CA

    The San Francisco Archaeology Institute of America Society presents

    "A Stop on the Silk Road: Bamiyan Afghanistan, 2002-2006"

    January 25, 2007 - 730pm

    Archaeological Research Facility, Room 101 2251 College Building, UC Berkeley, (behind Boalt Hall)

    This talk is co-sponsored with the Near Eastern Studies Department and ARF


    Art with Heart Winner's Tour,San Francisco, December 2snd 2006

    Conference, Athens, Greece, November 28-302006

    UNESCO/ICOMOS-Bamiyan Working Group Aachen, Germany, December 14-16 2006


    The San Francisco Asian Art Museum, The Society for Asian Art and the Association for the Protection of Afghan Archaeology present

    A Stop on the Silk Road, Afghanistan: 1000 year old History"

    April 6th 2006 7:00pm-9:00pm

    AIA/APAA Conference "Afghanistan, Museums,Sites and Antiquities"

    January 7th 2006 at 9:30-12:00pm

    Montreal, Palais des Congres

    Khyber Pass

    June 15th 2005 7:30pm-11:00pm

    "RESTORING AFGHANISTAN'S HERITAGE" Second Anniversary

    VIP reception 7:00pm-7:30pm

    View Honorary Host Committee List

    KQED

    http://www.kqed.org/

    May 4th 2005 at 8pm

    "LOST TREASURES OF AFGHANISTAN"

    The College Preparatory School

    6100 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618

    CPS Day April 27th 2005

    Think Globally, act Locally

    "The Importance of the Past to the Future"
    Nadia Tarzi

    Sessions I and II

    http://www.college-prep.org/SEindex.html

    UC BERKELEY, Berkeley, CA
    The center for Middle eastern Studies and the Department of Near Eastern Studies at U.C. Berkeley

    announce an illustrated lecture by
    Dr. Zemaryalai TARZI
    Professor of Eastern Arcaheology at the Marc Block II Strasbourg University in France and
    Former Director-General of the Afghan Institute of Archaeology

    ARCHAEOLOGY IN AFGHANISTAN: NEW FINDS FROM THE CURRENT EXCAVATIONS AT BAMIYAN"

    At 3pm
    Wednseday April 20th 2005
    50 Birge Hall
    U.C. Berkeley Campus

    ALL ARE WELCOME

    DOMINICAN University, San Rafael, CA
    Tuesday April 19th 2005     2-4pm
    click here for details

     

     

     

     

    Exclusive South and North West Coast Premieres of the
    National Geographic Society film

    "LOST TREASURES OF AFGHANISTAN"

    March 29 in Los Angeles

    April 5 in San Francisco

    San Francisco and Los Angeles TV airing, TBA for May 2005

    Culture : L'art de l'Afghanistan, de la préhistoire à nos jours

    Délégation permanente d´Afghanistan à l´UNESCO
    Centre d´Études et de Recherches Documentaires     sur l´Afghanistan (CEREDAF)
    Association Française des Amis de l´Orient (AFAO)
    Association Sauvegarder le Patrimoine Afghan
    L´Art d´Afghanistan de la préhistoire à nos jours
    Journée d´étude
    sous le patronage de l´UNESCO
    Vendredi 11 mars 2005
    9h – 18h / UNESCO – Salle IV - 7 place de Fontenoy, Paris 7ème

    click here for more info

    Fremont Public Library
    Afghanistan: Cultural preservation to cultural identity, a journey
    Nadia Tarzi
    March 5, 2005

    AFGHANISTAN Reconstruction Networking Session
    APAA
    Nadia Tarzi
    January 17, 2005

    International Symposium
    Protecting the World Heritage Site of Bamiyan ICOMOS, UNESCO, Afghan Ministry of Culture
    -Messages from the Field-
    Professor Zemaryalai Tarzi
    December 21, 2004

    Centre d'Etude d'Histoire de l'Art, Carré Thiars
    22 and 23 of November:
    "The Pre-Islamic Ceramic of Afghanistan."
    Professor Zemaryalai Tarzi

    Rotary Club of san Francisco West
    July 14th, 2004
    "The Archaeological Heritage of Afghanistan"
    Nadia Tarzi

    WHO, WHAT, WHERE on APRIL 30th

    APAA had its first fundraiser on April 30th 2004 “Restoring Afghanistan’ Heritage”. We thank Tony and Sam Abrahim, twin brothers born in Afghanistan and owners of IMGHome for generously hosting this successful event. APAA was honored to welcome as speakers Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom, San Francisco French Consul Général Monsieur and Madame Frédéric Desagneaux, CEO and President of KQED Jeff Clarke, Chief Curator of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Forest McGill, Senior vice President of TV&Film at National Geography Society Maryanne Culpepper and UC Berkeley Professor David Stronach. The full program was presented by Claire Greensfelder whom we are very greateful to.

    APAA was equally honored to receive and read stunning letters of support and encouragement from His Excellency Ambassador of Afghanistan Said Tayeb Jawad, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. These letters will be available for viewing on the APAA website by August 2004.

    Kimberly Howland generously donated to APAA a $2,600.00 jiclé print of a Buddha face of which the original hangs in the atrium of Tea Garden Springs Spa in Mill Valley. This print began a “pilgrimage” on April 30th and will continue to be raffled off throughout the Bay Area between the month of August 2004 and end of September 2004. Please check back at www.apaa.info for specifics in the Events section for location and times for the raffle and the official event when the lucky winner will be drawn.

    Many other generous supporters donated beautiful gifts for the silent auction. APAA would like to specifically thank the following: Roy Nee, Tea Garden Spring Spa, Mill Valley Michael and Louise Solomon, Tower Records Melody Ermachild Author “Meena Heroine of Afghanistan” Chris Phillips President Actors Theater of San Francisco MSR Communications Cheryl Bar Bar-or Ranch And many more……

    Many thanks to Eric and Tyson at Knackdesign for designing our beautiful invitations and our new logo, to Michael Hewson for his art and dedication to our website, to Ballet Afsaneh and Aziz Herawi for bringing the dance and music of Afghanistan. And lot’s and lot’s of thanks to the wonderful team of volunteers, Tea Garden Spring Spa staff, UC Berkeley Archaeology Students and IMGhome staff.

    Thank you for your attention and all of your sincere support. Many blessings to all.

    April 30, 2004 IMGhome event

    Please join IMGhome along with Professor Zemaryalai Tarzi, president and founder of A.P.A.A., for a festive evening of art, culture and entertainment celebrating the heritage of Afghanistan.
    Friday, April 30th, 2004
    5:30pm - 1000pm
    IMGhome, Flagship showroom
    1830 Harrison street, San Francisco 94103
    Traditional Afghan Music
    Hors d'Oeuvres and Beverages
    DJ by Empty Space Productions
    Live Auction of Art, Furniture, Rugs and Collectables
    Guest Speakers
    Slide Presentation
    $30 Admission
    All proceeds from this event will go to help the APAA save and restore the ancient Bamiyan Valley.


    Past Conferences and Lectures by Dr.Zemaryalai TARZI

    Past Lectures and Conferences by Professor Tarzi:

    • June 2002 International Cultural Exchange Symposium, UNESCO, Japan
    • March 30th 2003 UNESCO-UNA, San Francisco-East Bay Chapter, conference
    • April 19th 2003, Fremont resource Center, Fremont
    • April 22snd 2003 UC Berkeley, California
    • April 23rd 2003 Dominican University campus, San Rafael
    • April 30th 2003 Stanford University, California
    • May 1st 2003 Alliance Française, San Francisco, co-sponsored by the French Consulate
    • May 3rd 2003 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council
    • May 15-25 Afghan Itineraries, Strasbourg, France
    • June 22, 2003 5th World Archaeology Congress,Washington D.C.
    • December 18, 2003 UNESCO conference and working group
    • January 30th 2004 CEREDAF conference, Paris

    Presentations and Conferences

    Recent public and school presentations include:

    • December 16, 2001 Berkeley “Afghanistan, a Cultural Journey”
    • April 28, 2002 Society of Afghan Professionals co-sponsored by Afghan Coalition
    • May 13 2002 Park Day School in Oakland
    • January 2003 Junipero Serra High School, San Mateo
    • March 31 2003 Westborough Middle School, SF
    • April 1st 2003, Glenwood School, San Rafael
    • October 22 and 29, 2003 Del Mar Middle School
    • November 12, 2003 Del Mar Middle School
    • October 11, 2003 Boulder Public Library

    More Information

    For a complete Bio and List of Publications please contact our APAA Administration at info@apaa.info