Nancy Dupree, a well-known American scholar on Afghanistan, dies aged 90

Nancy Hatch Dupree, a well-known American scholar on Afghanistan, has passed away at the age of 90 in Kabul.

Nancy first arrived in Afghanistan in the 1962 and has worked tirelessly to document the cultural heritage of the country.

An internationally recognized expert on the history, art, and archaeology of Afghanistan, Nancy has written 5 guidebooks for Afghanistan Tourist Organization, the guide to the National Museum and over 250 pieces on topics including the reconstruction of Afghanistan.

In 2007, she founded the Dupree Foundation to promote charitable, education and scientific endeavours among Afghans.

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