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This video explores the fascinating and often turbulent history of Afghanistan's postage stamps, illustrating how their design and production have reflected the nation's changing political identity over the last 150 years. Key phases in Afghan postal history: Early Origins (1871–1878): The first stamps were unique round designs featuring a lion's head, symbolizing the bravery of ruler Sher Ali Khan (0:21–0:47). Design Evolution (1880–1950s): Following a change in leadership, designs moved away from the lion to inscriptions, and later to rectangular formats. By 1892, stamps showcased the National Seal, and by 1907, the first rouleted stamps depicting mosques were issued. Following independence in 1920, Roman letters were introduced (0:49–1:34). A definitive series in 1951 featured portraits of Muhammad Zahir Shah (1:41–1:48). Modern Conflict & Turbulence (1980s–2021): Civil war during the late 1980s and 1990s halted production. Although stamps honoring national heroes like Ahmed Shah Massoud emerged after 2001, services remained heavily disrupted (1:56–2:21). Recent Developments (2021–2024): After the Taliban takeover in 2021, postal operations shifted drastically, with the last official stamp issued in early 2021 featuring Tetsu Nakamura. Current operations rely on blank envelopes with payments made to state banks (2:27–2:52). In 2024, the Afghan Post issued a new set of stamps, including one featuring an Afghan-made sports car (2:53–3:03).

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