Afghan Culture ID

Afghan culture in Crusader Universalis 3.

Afghan Culture

Afghan
Iranian
The culture ID for Afghan is afghan.
afghan

Commands

The following command will set your culture to 'Afghan.'

set_culture afghan

The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Afghan.'

change_culture [county id] afghan

Information

NameAfghan
Culture IDafghan
HeritageIranian
EthosCommunal
LanguageScythian
ArchitectureArabic
FashionArabic
Coat of ArmsIranian
Military EquipmentArabic

Overview

Afghanistan, located in the heart of Asia, is recognized as a country of unique and vibrant culture which has been influenced by a wide range of factors, such as its geographically strategic position that attracted numerous invaders, traders, and migrants throughout history.

Afghan culture is a mix of various cultures that can be traced back to the Aryan invasion during the 2nd and 3rd millennium BC. Persian, Greek, Maurya, Muslim, Sikh, British, and Soviet cultures have all left their marks, making Afghanistan a melting pot of traditions.

The majority of Afghans follow Islamic traditions that influence their daily lives, including their food, clothing, and social interactions. Afghans are known for their hospitality. Guests, no matter who they are, are treated with utmost respect and served with great food and drinks.

The Pashto and Dari are the official languages of Afghanistan. Many Afghans are bilingual while some can speak in more than two languages. Poetry plays a significant role in Afghan culture. There have been famous poets like Rumi and Khushal Khan Khattak from this region who have significantly contributed to Persian and Pashtun literature.

Afghan cuisine is deeply embedded in its culture, bearing similarities to that of its neighboring nations, Iran and Pakistan, but with unique flavours of its own. The most popular dishes include kabuli pulao (steamed rice with meat), mantu (meat dumplings), and aushak (leek-filled dumplings).

Traditional Afghan clothing is another cultural highlight. Afghan men typically wear a shalwar kameez with a thick woolen hat (pakol) or a turban, while women wear long dresses with a light piece of cloth (hijab) covering their heads.

Afghanistan is also rich in arts and handicrafts, such as carpet weaving, calligraphy, and ceramics. Moreover, music, dance, and sports like the traditional game of Buzkashi are also intrinsic parts of their cultural expressions.

Despite the decades of war and conflict, the resilient Afghan culture, rooted strongly in family and tribal affiliations, has managed to survive and retain its essence in the face of numerous challenges.

Overall, Afghan culture is remarkable for its rich diversity, hospitality, and strong sense of tradition and resilience, providing a fascinating case study of cultural endurance and adaptability.

Communal Ethos

Communal Ethos

Communal Ethos

This culture values the bonds of community above all else, fostering great loyalty and dedication by working together towards common goals.

  • -15% Same Culture Mercenary Hire Cost
  • +5 Close Family Opinion
  • -10% Building Construction Cost
  • -10% Building Construction Time

Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.

Afghan Traditions

  • Esteemed Hospitality
  • Futuwaa
  • Loyal Subjects
  • Mountain Homes

Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.

Afghan Architecture

Arabic

Arabic Architecture

Iranian Cultures

The following are the IDs of cultures that share the same heritage, Iranian, as the Afghan culture:

CultureCulture IDEthos
AfghanafghanCommunal
BalochbalochCommunal
DaylamitedaylamiteBellicose
KhwarezmiankhwarezmianStoic
KurdishkurdishCommunal
PersianpersianCeremonious
SakasakaBellicose
SogdiansogdianEgalitarian
TajiktajikSpiritual