Photo of the Day
Kyrgyz men seeking shelter in a cave in Afghanistan
October 22, 2013
Shepherd’s Cave, Afghanistan
This Month in Photo of the Day: The Power of Photography
Kyrgyz men seek shelter in a shepherd’s cave during their annual journey from their mountainous homeland in remote Afghanistan to the nearest trading village in Pakistan, an icy, five-day trek. They will barter livestock, wool, and dairy products for everything from tea to television sets.
See more pictures from the February 2013 feature story “Stranded on the Roof of the World.”
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