A LIVING ARCHIVE OF THE WORLD’S CULTURES
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After months of reflection and preparation, Civilization is officially taking shape. This project was born from a deep desire: to witness, explore, and preserve the world’s cultures and traditions before they disappear under the weight of globalization.
In an era where information spreads faster than ever, and where certain heritages fade away without a trace, Civilization aims to be a living archive an observatory and a means of transmission, an immersive journey into societies that shape our world discreetly, far from media spotlights.
The goal is simple: to document, question, and reveal ways of life that, though often invisible to most, reflect a pluralistic humanity. Every culture tells a unique story, every tradition is a fragment of knowledge passed down through generations. Civilization seeks to bring these stories to light and preserve them in a time when the rapid acceleration of the world threatens their disappearance.
The first major exploration begins in Central Asia, with an initial chapter dedicated to Afghanistan, followed by Tajikistan and beyond. Each destination will be approached as a chapter, an open window onto the world.
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In a world in constant transformation, the need to document traditional societies has never been more urgent. Across the globe, some peoples still live in harmony with ancestral ways of life, gradually integrating elements of the present while maintaining their roots.
Civilization seeks to capture these moments of transition, to understand how societies preserve their identity within a globalized context. It is not just about observing, but about creating a dialogue between tradition and modernity—showing how certain practices evolve, reinvent themselves, or resist cultural homogenization.
Far from a rigid documentary approach, Civilization offers a human and immersive perspective. The aim is not to freeze these traditions as relics of the past but to reveal their contemporary strength, their adaptability, and their fundamental role in shaping identities.
Every journey, every encounter, and every explored territory is part of a quest for understanding. Who are these peoples we know so little about? What values do they pass on through their customs? How do these traditions interact with today’s world?
