Nabi Saqee

Nabi Saqee is a Bodleian Libraries Afghan Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford, specializing in ancient history, Persian manuscripts, and folklore of old Khorasan. He has a BA in Persian Language and Literature from Kabul University and an MA in Social Science from the American University of Afghanistan.

• Education: BA (Kabul University), MA (American University of Afghanistan)
• Current Role: Bodleian Libraries Afghan Visiting Fellow (University of Oxford)
• Research Areas: Pre-Mongol written documents, anthropology, Islamic studies, and socio-cultural context of Afghanistan

His research focuses on pre-Mongol Persian documents and socio-cultural contexts of Afghanistan, particularly in Ghor and Khorasan regions. He has contributed to the Invisible East research project and published on historical anthropology, ethnic studies, and cultural heritage.

Recent publications explore Nowruz traditions in Balkh and Bamiyan, alongside Fīrūzkūh Papers. These works emphasize regional history, historical anthropology, and Central Asian studies. His academic contributions bridge historical analysis with cultural preservation.

Scientific awards include:

• Bodleian Libraries Afghan Visiting Fellow