90% of the 5,000-year-old archaeological site of Mes Aynak remains unexcavated as Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori fights against its demolition.
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90% of the 5,000-year-old archaeological site of Mes Aynak remains unexcavated as Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori fights against its demolition.
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Qadir Temori stands at the ancient site of Mes Aynak, a 5,000-year-old archaeological treasure in Afghanistan. The site faces imminent destruction from a Chinese state-owned mining company seeking to extract copper worth $100 billion. With only 10% excavated, Temori and his team of Afghan archaeologists strive to protect the site from demolition. They confront challenges from the Chinese government, the Taliban, and local political dynamics, all while advocating for the preservation of this significant cultural heritage.
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- Meet archaeologist Qadir Temori fighting for Mes Aynak.
- See the impact of mining on cultural heritage.
- Find out about the global reach of the documentary.
Did You Know
- Saving Mes Aynak won over 30 major awards since its release.
- The film premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November 2014.
- A 'Save Mes Aynak Day' was created on July 1, 2015, to promote preservation efforts.
- Brent Huffman received the International Academic Forum Documentary Film Award in 2015 for this film.
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Who directed the documentary Saving Mes Aynak?
Brent E. Huffman directed, produced, shot, and edited Saving Mes Aynak.
What is the main focus of Saving Mes Aynak?
The documentary focuses on Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori and his efforts to save the 5,000-year-old archaeological site of Mes Aynak from demolition.
When did Saving Mes Aynak premiere?
Saving Mes Aynak premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November 2014.
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