Afghanistan — Clipahoy

Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan - rare footage of his days in prominence

Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan - rare footage of his days in prominence. In the summer of 1996, the Taliban found a new benefactor - Osama bin Laden. In exchange for a haven i Afghanistan, bin Laden offered the Taliban money to fight.

Daily Routine in Rural Afghanistan

village · hills

This old video captures the simple daily routine of people living in a small mountainous part of Afghanistan. Surrounded by rugged peaks and dry landscapes, Afghan families begin their day early.

Bunch of little Macaques - learn early dominance and mating technique, in Afghanistan

The macaques constitute a genus of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. Aside from humans (genus Homo), the macaques are the most widespread primate genus, ranging from Japan to Afghanistan and, in the case of the barbary mac…

Brown-fronted Woodpecker pecking on wood with its sharp beak, Corbett, in Afghanistan

wildlife · birds

The Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) is a species of bird in the Picidae family.

Archival footage shows Afghan Army demining old Soviet era landmines

Afghanistan

This archival footage documents Afghan Army demining operations, showing small controlled blasts used to neutralize landmines left behind from the Soviet invasion era.

Fresh bread Afghanistan style: Afghani rotis fresh out of the oven

Afghan bread, or Naan-e Afghani is the national bread of Afghanistan. The bread is oval or rectangular and baked in a tandoor, a cylindrical oven that is the primary cooking equipment of the sub-continental region.

Touching story of Afghan Projectionist reviving old cinema memories

Afghanistan·music

This evocative scene takes us inside an old film projector room at a theatre in Afghanistan, where the remnants of a once-vibrant cinema culture still survive.

Cute little Afghan boy plays with stones - what will his future be?

Afghanistan·highway · village

Are those the only toys he can find - stones? An Afghan village surrounded by Hindu Kush mountain range. See a bombed building in the village. A cute little Afghan kid plays on the road. He wears the traditional Afghani outfit.

How an Afghani bread roti is kneaded and prepared for the clay oven

Afghanistan

Afghan bread, or Naan-e Afghani is the national bread of Afghanistan. The bread is oval or rectangular and baked in a tandoor, a cylindrical oven that is the primary cooking equipment of the sub-continental region.

Fresh bread Afghanistan style: Afghani rotis fresh out of the oven

Afghan bread, or Naan-e Afghani is the national bread of Afghanistan. The bread is oval or rectangular and baked in a tandoor, a cylindrical oven that is the primary cooking equipment of the sub-continental region.

Taliban People Imprisoned in Afganistan, in Afghanistan

village · hills

Four men sitting outdoors in what appears to be a rural or village setting in Afghanistan. They are seated on rocky ground outside a simple, beige-colored structure that looks like a modest home or local building.

Afghan men exchange money at an open market for currency exchange

Afghanistan·bazaar

Afghan men gather near Sher Khan Exchange, a currency exchange office during rain. See the bundle of cash in their hands while other men counts the cash. They wear traditional Afghan dress with a shawl while some of them wear Pheran.

Army dog handler and dog at work around mine-field in Afghanistan

Afghan soldiers use military dogs to locate explosives underground. Another soldier uses a metal detector and other military equipment. The dog is a trained military dog to detect explosives

Big fat afghani murgha in Afghanistan, with large naan being made

Not for nothing are so many chicken dishes named for their Afghani sources. See this dhaba in Afghanistan adorned with Indian film star pictures and a huge murgha dressed for the guests to enjoy their Afghani chicken!

Big fat Afghani murgha in Afghanistan, with large naan being made

Not for nothing are so many chicken dishes named for their Afghani sources. See this dhaba in Afghanistan adorned with Indian film star pictures and a huge murgha dressed for guests to enjoy their Afghani chicken!

Afghani rotis are the fluffiest fragrant fresh breads you can buy

Afghanistan

Afghan bread, or Naan-e Afghani is the national bread of Afghanistan. The bread is oval or rectangular and baked in a tandoor, a cylindrical oven that is the primary cooking equipment of the sub-continental region.

Streaked Laughing Thrush - one of the most common Himalayan birds, in Afghanistan

birds · wildlife

The Streaked Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron lineatum) is a species of bird in the Leiothrichidae family.

Military & Civilian Vehicles in Afghanistan

sport · highway

Explore rare archival footage of military urban transports navigating Afghan city streets alongside local cars and daily life.

Afghanistan has many abandoned Soviet-era war tanks lying around

Military Demining Operations in Afghanistan as Captured on Film

Explore archival footage of Afghan military officers in action as they coordinate over walkie-talkies while performing a landmine and explosive sweep of an open area.

The U.S. led airstrikes draw a quick reaction: Archive, in Afghanistan

The U.S. led airstrikes on Afghanistan drew a quick reaction from that country's ruling Taliban militia.

Scaly bellied Woodpecker perches at its nest-hole - Uttarakhand, in Afghanistan

birds · forest

The Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus) is a species of bird in the Picidae family. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and adjoining regions, ranging across Afghanistan, Iran, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan.

Scaly bellied Woodpecker at its nest-hole: Landour, Uttarakhand, in Afghanistan

birds · forest

The Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus) is a species of bird in the Picidae family. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and adjoining regions, ranging across Afghanistan, Iran, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan.