Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule

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00:00what's going on everybody it's your name and welcome back to the channel today we're exploring

00:08a country that's full of surprises afghanistan now afghanistan might not be the first place you

00:13think of when planning your next trip but trust me on this one it's a country with hidden gems

00:18around every corner and today we're diving deep into the heart of it all get ready to have your

00:23minds blown as we uncover 10 of the most bizarre and fascinating things you can only find in

00:28afghanistan from ancient mosques to crazy sports to landscapes that look like they're straight out

00:33of a movie this country has it all let's go all right guys our first stop takes us to the city

00:42of mazari sharif home to the stunning blue mosque also known as the shrine of hasrat ali the name

00:48doesn't lie this place is blue as soon as you walk through the entrance you're greeted by intricate

00:53blue tile works that cover every inch of the mosque it's seriously impressive and the craftsmanship

00:58is next level it's no wonder this place is one of the holiest sites in islam with millions of

01:04pilgrims visiting every year it's believed to be the burial site of hasrat ali the cousin and son-in-law

01:10of the prophet muhammad standing in the courtyard surrounded by the sound of prayers and the sight

01:15of those dazzling blue tiles i couldn't help but feel a sense of peace and tranquility

01:19next up we're heading deep into the heart of the hindu kush mountains to a place that looks like

01:27it's straight out of a fairy tale bandy amir national park bandy amir is actually afghanistan's

01:33first national park and it's easy to see why we're talking crystal clear turquoise lakes towering cliffs

01:38and lush green valleys the highlight of the park has got to be the six deep blue lakes that are connected

01:44by cascading waterfalls the color of the water is unlike anything i've ever seen it's so vibrant and

01:50surreal it's all thanks to the mineral deposits in the water which create these incredible shades of

01:56blue and green it's amazing to think that this hidden gem exists in a country that's often

02:01portrayed as being desolate and war-torn

02:03all right history buffs this one's for you deep in the remote gore province hidden away in a narrow

02:12valley lies a unesco world heritage site that'll blow your mind the minaret of jam now this isn't your

02:19average minaret standing at over 60 meters tall and dating back to the 12th century this towering

02:24structure is an architectural marvel the minaret of jam is made entirely of baked bricks and is

02:30covered in intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy from the quran getting to the minaret was an

02:36adventure in itself but it was worth every second just imagine discovering this towering structure

02:42in the middle of nowhere surrounded by cliffs and the sound of the rushing river it's like stepping back

02:47in time okay guys buckle up because things are about to get wild if you thought you'd seen it all

02:56think again today we're diving headfirst into the heart of afghan culture with their national sport

03:02buzkashi imagine this hundreds of horsemen charging across a field fighting tooth and nail over a headless

03:08goat carcass it's basically polo but instead of a ball they use a goat the objective of the game is to grab

03:14the goat carcass ride around a flag and then drop it into a designated scoring zone watching a game of

03:20buzkashi was an experience i'll never forget the atmosphere was electric with the crowd cheering

03:25and the horsemen battling it out on the field

03:27our journey through afghanistan takes us to the bamian valley a place that holds both immense historical

03:36significance and deep scars it's here where you'll find the empty niches of the buddhas of bamian

03:41a stark reminder of the country's turbulent past once towering over the valley these two colossal

03:47statues were carved into the cliff face over 1500 years ago tragically in 2001 the taliban destroyed

03:54the buddhas considering them idols but even in the face of destruction there's hope today the empty

04:00niches stand as a symbol of resilience a reminder of the importance of protecting cultural heritage

04:06efforts are underway to potentially rebuild the buddhas digitally using light projections to

04:11recreate their former glory get ready for an adventure guys because we're heading to one of

04:18the most remote and breathtaking regions on earth the wakan corridor this narrow strip of land in

04:24northeastern afghanistan stretches for over 350 kilometers sandwiched between tajikistan pakistan and

04:31china the wakan corridor is like stepping back in time we're talking towering snow-capped peaks

04:37pristine glaciers and lush green valleys dotted with traditional villages we spent our days trekking

04:43through the corridor crossing high mountain passes and camping under the stars we were welcomed into

04:49the homes of waki families sharing meals and stories around crackling fires

04:53our next stop takes us to the ancient city of herat a place that's been at the crossroads of

05:01civilizations for centuries and standing guard over this historic city is the citadel of herat

05:07a fortress that's witnessed the rise and fall of empires this imposing structure dates back to the

05:13time of alexander the great and has been destroyed and rebuilt countless times throughout history today

05:18the citadel of herat has been beautifully restored and stands as a symbol of the city's resilience

05:23and enduring spirit we wandered through its ancient gates explored its ramparts and climbed its towers

05:30taking in the panoramic views of the city below it's a reminder that even in the face of adversity

05:35human spirit and ingenuity can prevail

05:38hold on to your hats because we're heading to a region known for its fierce warriors

05:45breathtaking landscapes and legendary status the panchir valley this strategically important valley

05:52has been a place of refuge and resistance throughout history the panchir valley is also famous for its

05:58natural beauty think towering mountains lush green fields and the winding panchir river cutting through

06:03it all one of the coolest things about the panchir valley is that it's rumored to be home to the elusive

06:08snow leopard while we didn't spot one ourselves just knowing they could be out there added an extra layer of

06:15excitement to our journey the panchir valley is a testament to the resilience of the afghan people

06:20a place where nature's beauty meets unwavering spirit

06:23get ready for a trip back in time guys because we're about to cross one of the most historically

06:31significant mountain passes in the world the khyber pass for centuries this narrow passage through the

06:37hindu kush mountains has served as a vital trade route and a gateway between central asia and south asia

06:43the khyber pass has witnessed the passage of armies traders and travelers for over 2 000 years

06:49today the khyber pass is still a vital trade route between pakistan and afghanistan as we journeyed

06:55through the pass we saw trucks loaded with goods families making their way across the border and even

07:01the occasional camel caravan the khyber pass is a place where history comes alive

07:06our adventure through afghanistan ends on a melodic note with the enchanting sounds of the rhubarb the

07:15country's national musical instrument this stringed instrument has been a part of afghan culture for

07:20centuries its music weaving tales of love loss and life in this ancient land the rhubarb sound is truly

07:28captivating its resonant tones seeming to echo the very soul of afghanistan we were lucky enough to

07:35stumble upon a local musician playing the rhubarb in a tea house one evening as the music filled the

07:40room i couldn't help but be mesmerized by the intricate melodies and the raw emotion that poured from the

07:46instrument the rhubarb is more than just an instrument it's a symbol of afghan culture a testament to the

07:53enduring power of music to transcend borders and touch the human heart

07:57so there you have it guys 10 of the most bizarre and fascinating things you can only find in

08:05afghanistan from ancient mosques to crazy sports to landscapes that'll blow your mind this country

08:11has it all i hope this video inspired you to look beyond the headlines and discover the hidden gems of

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