When Afghanistan was a land of peace and plenty: British explorer’s fascinating images from 1955 Land Rover expedition show a nation unchanged since the time of Marco Polo
Eye-opening images taken by a British photographer of Afghanistan in peacetime have been revealed in a new book. In a fascinating 120-page book, travel writer Christopher Balfour reveals a side of the country that few will recognise, untouched by modern times and decades of unrest. The photographs capture locals engaging in domestic life in a stunning landscape …