Afghanistan, Bamiyan Province, Yakawlang District, Khamestana Village. Village elders in discussion one man holding prayer beads.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan Province, Yakawlang District, Horses in valley with snow capped mountain peaks beyond.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan Province, Panjao Valley, Rural buildings on barren hillsides and cultivated valley floor.

Sunflower

Remains of bazzar which was destroyed by the Taliban

Empty niche in cliffs where the famous carved large Budda once stood 180 foot high before being destroyed by the Taliban in 2001

Girl that lives in a cave in the cliffs near empty niche where the famous carved small Budda once stood 180 foot high before being destroyed by the Taliban in 2001

Girl that lives in a cave in the cliffs near empty niche where the famous carved small Budda once stood 180 foot high before being destroyed by the Taliban in 2001

Portrait of young girl

Portrait of young girl in traditional dress.

Empty niche in cliffs where the famous carved large Budda once stood 180 foot high before being destroyed by the Taliban in 2001

Empty niche in cliffs where the famous carved large Budda once stood 180 foot high before being destroyed by the Taliban in 2001