Pakistan • Further reading

Culture in Pakistan

The discovery of the Mohenjo-Daro site is proof that the Indus civilizations were the basis of Indo-European cultures. Then influenced over time by different peoples and empires: Aryans, Persians, Ghaznavids, Seldjouks, Arabs, Rajputs, Mughals, etc.

We can also now differentiate the different cultures by the different geographical regions: Kashmir, the Hunza valley and Gilgit-Baltistan, the Chitral valley to the north, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwas, Sind and Punjab with its capital Lahore, center of Indus culture.

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20 November 2025

Pamiri's mazar

Pamiri mazars are small sacred sites found throughout the valleys of the Tajik and Afghan Pamirs, especially in the Wakhan. Often whitewashed and decorated with ibex or Marco-Polo sheep horns, they reflect a unique blend of spiritual traditions.

Samuel Maret

31 July 2025

Inside a Traditional Pamiri House

Tucked high in the mountains of eastern Tajikistan, along the rugged spine of the Pamir range, lies one of Central Asia’s most isolated and fascinating cultural landscapes.

Samuel Maret

8 June 2025

My Beautiful Jailoo

The jailoo, much like the alpine pastures of the Alps, are fragile paradises that must be respected. On the foothills of the Kyrgyz mountains, they represent a magnificent space of freedom where outdoor activities know no bounds.

Pierre Armand

18 February 2025

Kyrgyz Nomad Trail: Connecting People and Nature in Kyrgyzstan

The following article explores the creation and vision of the Kyrgyz Nomad Trail (KNT), a transformative trail aimed at fostering sustainable tourism, cultural and Natural preservation across Kyrgyzstan.

Samuel Maret

7 September 2024

Ak-Cholmok National Game

One of the oldest games of the Kyrgyz. The game can be played anywhere. Boys and girls play together. Players are divided into divisions according to age, and referees are chosen for the game. Each territory has its own name. The finish line is marked.