History of Khatak Dance
it is originated in Afghanistan Athan, or Attan, has been preserved in one of its earliest forms by members of the Khattak and other Pashtun tribes, including the Ghilzais. There are many regional variations of Athan. In ancient afghanistan, the dance Athena had the same definition and reverence attached to it as Pashtuns accord to Athan. Athena seems to appeared era while Athan survived in Afghanistan amongst Pashtuns
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