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While making the trip from Kabul to Taloqan via the Salang Pass, I took this photo from the side of the road. The sun was just beginning to set, the grass was green, and this abandoned compound caught my eye. The road was lined on both sides with red and white painted rocks, which meant landmines on each side of us. Afghanistan is one the heaviest mined countries in the world. It is estimated that there are up to 10 million land mines placed throughout the country. 10 to 12 people are maimed or killed by these mines each day...most being women and children. The "untouchableness" of this place gave it a mysterious aura.