Building fire aftermath draws crowds in Kandahar

Indoor gathering in Kandahar, traditional dress, floor and table seating

The Quiet Rhythms of Commerce in Kandahar

A look at the daily flow of afternoon trade and transit along the city's busy thoroughfares.

Street-level moments near a stairway in Kandahar

School graduation ceremony held in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Street activity in Kandahar's market district, midday

Graduation ceremony held for young men in Kandahar

Daily life captured in early morning Kandahar street scenes

Fire equipment demo and official meeting in Kandahar

Community gathering in Kokran, Afghanistan streets and construction areas

Kandahar street vendors sell fruit during afternoon market hours

Pigeon keeping in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Daily life scenes documented across Kandahar neighborhoods

Everyday street life moving through Kandahar's market district

Everyday street life in a Kandahar commercial district

Night market vendor tends produce stall in Kandahar

Rural life documented in Kandahar agricultural areas

Formal event at Mirwais Neeka University includes woodcarving display

Formal gathering at Mirwais Neeka University in Kandahar

Flatbread being sliced on a colorful rug in Kandahar

The Sun-Drenched Grape Harvest of Senjaray

An inside look at the traditional agricultural practices shaping the annual vineyard harvest.

Armed group gathers around police vehicle on Kandahar street

Kandahar's Resilient Scholars: A Future in Every Step

In Kandahar, Afghanistan, young girls navigate wet schoolyards, their determined steps symbolizing an unwavering commitment to education despite challenging circumstances.

Daily life scenes in Kandahar: water play and bakery

Farmers tend fields and irrigation systems in Afghanistan

Daily life scenes in Kokran, Afghanistan construction area

A busy Kandahar street market in full morning swing

Kandahar's Winged Symphony: A Bustling Bird Market

Step into the vibrant and cacophonous bird market of Kandahar, Afghanistan, a centuries-old tradition. Witness the lively trade of songbirds and pigeons in this unique cultural hub.

Traditional male gathering documented in Kandahar region Afghanistan

Burning debris piles in arid desert outside Mandisar, Afghanistan

Daily life in Arghandab: children, elders, mud-brick walls

Street life and architecture across a Kandahar neighborhood

Quiet Resilience in the Public Gardens of Kandahar

Amidst the complex socio-political landscape of southern Afghanistan, Kandahar’s public parks offer a rare, peaceful sanctuary for the city's youth.

Morning street life observed in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Groups gather at river dam in Kim, Afghanistan

The Quiet Resilience of Commerce in Kandahar's Historic Markets

A look at the daily rhythms of trade and transport shaping the streets of southern Afghanistan.

Traditional community gatherings documented across Kandahar morning hours

Everyday street life across a busy Kandahar block

Daily street commerce continues in Kandahar's busy districts

The Quiet Rhythm of Daily Commerce on the Streets of Kandahar

A look at the enduring spirit of local markets and daily trade in one of Afghanistan's most historic urban centers.

Two men cross street in Kandahar morning scene

Daily street commerce captured in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Formal gathering underway in Kandahar, indoors and outdoors