Wednesday, August 12, 2009


In Afghanistan's leafy western city of Herat, a two-lane road slices between the city's five remaining 15th-century minarets. Every truck, car, bus, motorcycle, and horse-drawn carriage that passes by sends vibrations coursing through the delicate structures. In particular, the Fifth Minaret -- all 55 meters of it -- seems ready to collapse into a dusty heap of bricks and colored tiles at any moment. A large crack near its base makes drivers speed up just a little as they pass by. These are one of the several historic heritages we have in Herat and very very famous.

6 comments:

  1. It is a dramatic picture and story.

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  2. It's a shame that more can't be done to preserve such historic treasures! Great photo!

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  3. Well, nothing man makes can outlast nature (or man).

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  4. I wish they could do more to protect them!

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  5. It would be such a shame to lose them, the brickwork is so intricate.

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