Over 1,500 years old, these monumental statues in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, serve as a testament to Buddhist art and culture, etched into the cliffs.
The Shrine of Ali, a revered Islamic monument located in Balkh, believed to date back to the 9th century, boasts stunning blue tilework in its architectural design.
The Herat Citadel, with origins tracing to Alexander the Great's era, features captivating architecture and a rich history at the crossroads of ancient civilizations in Afghanistan's Herat province.