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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_3Q045
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q045
This is in Chaghcharān, now called Firozkoh, the capital of Ghor province. When we arrived in the city, the governor of the province heard about us and came to meet us. this is one of the Peace Corps volunteers riding one of the governor's horses.<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_3Q040
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q040
We were able to decorate the jeep with wild flowers found along the way.<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_3Q021
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q021
One guide book to travel in Afghanistan suggests that when in doubt about where the road is, follow the telephone poles (in the center of the picture). which we are doing. <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_3Q046
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q046
In Chaghcharān, we decided to give up our jeep and continue by bus/truck. Trucks like this were quite common in Afghanistan. It is an International Harvester truck frame with a bed built and decorated in Afghanistan. Passengers could travel in the cab of the truck with the driver, crowded and hot, or in the top seats above the cab where we chose to sit. Up above you had lots of fresh air, and dust sometimes. In addition, the driver was always supposed to honk whenever we passed under the phone line so the passengers could duck.<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_3Q023
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q023
Almost anywhere there is a dependable water supply you can find a village with people living and farming the land. <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_3Q039
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q039
The jeep had a radiator leak and the driver often stopped at springs to load his water can. We had 6 people on the trip, the driver, Mohammad Omar our cook, and 4 Peace Corps volunteers. Usually 2-3 in front seats and the rest in the back. Pure luxury! <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_3Q038
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q038
Yes, this was the road. You can see why it was not widely used.<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_3Q037
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q037
A Farmer threshing wheat with his oxen.<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_3Q042
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q042
This is another encampment of nomads. they are not Pushto speakers but rather Persian speakers. I was told they are referred to as Chahar Aimaq or 4 Aimaq. the ones I am most familiar with did not migrate long distance like the Pushtu speakers in the earlier slides of this section. Rather they have settled homes where they live in the winter and early spring and plant some crops. During the dry summer and fall they travel the area finding grass for their animals. <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_3Q047
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- Brainard, Blair, 1942-
A Trip from Herat to Kabul via the Hazarijat. Brainard_3Q047
The view from up above was quite spectacular. <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_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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