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On the road in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a fascinating and magnificent country of barren deserts, soaring mountains, a harsh and unforgiving place but with a beauty all its own. There are ancient towns and villages of adobe bricks, crumbling forts of a bygone age, ruins attesting to the many battles fought on its soil, but also lavishly decorated mosques that form a focus of this deeply religious Muslim society.

Travelling in this amazing country is an unforgettable experience, but not always a safe one as banditry is a problem in some areas, especially after the recent wars when lawlessness was the norm among different factions.

However, back in 1973 when these photos were taken, it was still relatively safe and easy to get around by local buses, a great way to enjoy the scenery and meet the Afghan people.

	Afghan bus travel	Adraskan village	Farahrud village	Afternoon prayers
	Southern landscape	Kholm village	Near Samangan	Hindu Kush near Salang
	Village near Kabul	Mountain river	Small Cemetery	Afghan truck

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