In 2001; the Taliban approved Peter Bussianrsquo;s request to photograph Afghanistan; asking him to “show the world the true Afghanistan;rdquo; and for the past fifteen years; hersquo;s followed through on his promise to do so. In total; Bussian has spent nearly four years on the ground in Afghanistan; traveling there as both a photojournalist and with aid organizations such as the United Nations. In this entrancing volume; Bussian presents 150 photographs of what he calls “the land that time forgot.rdquo; His captivating images feature everything from jaw-dropping landscapes—jagged mountains; desolate deserts; broad planes; and lush valleys—to its passionate people—Kabul street vendors and donkey cart drivers; devout Muslims; and displaced refugees.A fascinating introduction gives perspective on the special allure of the land—a place whose mystery was described by great poets; such as Rumi and Kipling; and that today is grounded in the fierce independence of its people; a physical and mental toughness that survives; even thrives; despite forty years of uninterrupted wars; and great famines.Side-by-side with the photographs are enlightening captions to give context to the compelling; memorable images. As a compilation; this is one of the most significant visual volumes of our time. While the world is at war with terrorism; Afghanistan; for many; represents the start of it all: the home of the terrorists behind 9/11 and the physical center of where America began its war on terrorism. To understand what we are up against and what follows Western intervention; here; at last; is a visual gateway: a portal to a significant; but little-understand land.
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