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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q024
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q024
The Minaret of Jam stands 213 feet tall and is located in a narrow remote mountainous valley on the bank of the Herat River. it is the second highest minaret in the world. It was unknown by most of the workd until the late 1950's. Of course the local villagers in the area knew about it. The minaret was built during the Ghurid Dynasty (1148-1202). The purpose of the minaret is unclear. It is often assumed it marks the site of the Ghurid capitol of Firuzkoh but considering the size and remoteness of the valley where it is located, this seems unlikely<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q036
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q036
Another last view. It is really impossible to imagine that this could have been the site of the Ghurid capitol.<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q025
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q025
This is a view from the top of the minaret,down the valley looking westward . <br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q033
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q033
Another view of the minaret.<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q032
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q032
Another view of early morning.<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q035
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q035
Last views leaving the valley of the minaret.<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q030
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q030
Looking up to the very top of the minaret.<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q027
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q027
Three of the Peace Corps volunteers at the top of the minaret.
The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q034
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q034
Another view of the minaret. I am standing at the base of the minaret.<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q031
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q031
We camped for the night at the base of the minaret. Mohammad Omar is tending the morning fire.<br>The Blair Brainard Peace Corps in Afghanistan Photographic Collection captures the photographers experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, primarily in the city of Herat, 1965-1968.- Creator
- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
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