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Meet the people, places and traditions behind the map.
Music · 5 min
The short-necked lute at the heart of Afghan music.
Landscape · 6 min
Herders, high passes and a valley at the edge of the map.
Food · 5 min
Rice, lamb, carrots and raisins — the story of a national dish.
History · 6 min
The walls and shrines of the Mother of Cities.
Heritage · 5 min
Architecture, geometry and centuries of craftsmanship.
Photo essay · 5 min
Snow on the cliffs and fields of the central highlands.
Places · 6 min
An old lane of cages, songs and trade.
