Friday Fotos

YOUTUBE.COM -- Rare 1930s vintage video of Peshawar City, British India (now part of present-day Pakistan). See "The Frontier Mail" the railway arriving at Peshawar Cantt Station ~ "Paris of the Pathans" a view of Peshawar from the Western Gate of Gor Khatri ~ Khyber Bazaar and Kabuli (Edwardes) Gate ~ Peshawar Walled City, a melting pot of cultures and multi-ethnic diversity ~ A tonga ride through Qissa Khwani (Street of the Story Tellers), Bazaar-e-Misgraan (Coppersmiths' Bazaar) and Chowk Yadgaar (Remembrance Square) ~ Slide show features: Kabuli Gate, Qissa Khwani, Bazaar-e-Misgraan, Chowk Yadgar with Col. Hasting's memorial, Sarafa Bazaar (Andar Shehr), Town Hall and Kacheri Gate, Cunningham's Clock Tower. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- LAYALI ORIENTALISKA DANSAKADEMI AB -- Afghan Dance performance with Parvaz Dance Ensemble at Layali Oriental Dance Academy student recital, May 2017. Music: Yak Qadam Pesh by Jawid Sharif. Choreographer: Olimdjon Beknazarov ...

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SAVINGMESAYNAK.COM -- The save Mes Aynak movement is a race against time to save a 5,000-year-old archaeological site in Afghanistan threatened by a Chinese state-owned copper mine closing in on the ancient site, eager to harvest $100 billion dollars worth of copper buried directly beneath the archaeological ruins. Only 10% of Mes Aynak has been excavated, though, and some believe future discoveries at the site have the potential to redefine the history of Afghanistan and the history of Buddhism itself. Qadir Temori and his fellow Afghan archaeologists face what seems an impossible battle against the Chinese, the Taliban and local politics to save their cultural heritage from likely erasure. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- KARTEMQUIN FILMS -- Our award-winning film "Saving Mes Aynak" follows archaeologist Qadir Temori in his race against time to save this 5,000-year-old Afghan Buddhist archeological site from imminent demolition. "Saving Mes Aynak" examines the conflict between cultural preservation and economic opportunity, through the lens of the Afghan archaeologists and local villagers who live and work near Mes Aynak. Our major goal is to raise mass awareness of the impending demolition, creating an international movement to put pressure on the mining company, the Afghanistan government, and UNESCO to make Mes Aynak a World Heritage Site. But only the Afghan government can approach UNESCO. This is the ONLY WAY to #SAVEMESAYNAK. Join the Global #SaveMesAynak Movement. Take to social media! Help us translate our film. Contact your country's UNESCO office and ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- AIRPORT TRAVELLER -- Full Tehran IKA Airport walking tour, 2017: departure hall, check-in counters, duty free shops, boarding gates, boarding Turkish airline ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- MARK WIENS -- Located in Gilan province, high within the mountains, Masuleh is a lush green area of Iran, and home to some of the most unique Iranian food you'll find. The village itself also has an extremely unique architectural style. We were invited to a local home where an amazing family cooked local Gilan Iranian food. It was an outstanding meal and experience. Zeytoon Parvardeh - One of the dishes, or condiments that's common in this area of Iran, is olives, mixed with walnut paste, pomegranate paste, and pomegranate juice. Along with garlic and some sliced herbs, it was probably my favorite olive dish I've ever had anywhere in the world. Another ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- MARK WIENS -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Be sure to read the description of his visit to Hunza in the video description.] ARTICLE: I want to say a massive thank you to Ali (Pakistan Travel Market). Without him, this entire trip wouldn't have been possible. Also, thank you to Hunza Serena Inn for sponsoring our stay in Hunza Valley. The goal of today's food tour was to uncover some of the secrets of the long life food of Hunza Valley. Especially traditionally, people were known ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- HITCHHIKERS HANDBOOK -- Step-by-step simple video recipe showing you how to make Tajikistan's national dish - Qurutob. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- The Karakoram Highway (KKH) runs from Kashgar in Western China to Islamabad in Pakistan, and isn't so much a highway as a 'high road'. It took a stunning 20 years to finish the road, and even today it continues to suffer from extreme weather and environmental disasters. The KKH runs through the highest concentration of soaring mountain peaks and raging rivers ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- LUKE MARTIN -- We are in Marrakesh to eat as much street food as possible! We spend the day exploring the ancient medina and eating a ton of food along the way. We start with Bessara (Moroccan fava bean soup), and then visit the community bakery to try some traditional sweets, and wash it down with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- For 24 hours I lived just on one dollar Indian street food meals. This 24 hour challenge was an interesting way to embrace the Indian culture of cheap street food! ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- Take a walk through Tehran Bazar and feel the warm, bustling atmosphere. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- Mozambique and Maputo are the most safest places to be. You can walk and mind your own business and nobody cares. If you never been to Mozambique please do so. You will love Maputo and coastal places. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- Dar-es-Salaam city views. A colorful and peaceful African metropolis on the Indian Ocean with lots of architectural contrasts. Get some impressions of daily life on the streets of the economic center of Tanzania. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- From around 700 BCE, Celtic tribes began to migrate to Iberia. They came into contact with the Romans, who ruled the entire peninsula for over four centuries until the late 300s CE. They were replaced with various Germanic kingdoms, who were in turn replaced by the Islamic Caliphate. What followed was a gradual reconquest of the area, which had been completed by 1492. After a strengthening of the union of Castile and Aragon in 1516, Iberia took a form roughly similar to today. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- Locations include: Naran, Dudipat Lulusar Lake, Chilas, Fairy Medows, Astore, Rama Lake, Trishing, Murbersharam Mountains, Khaplu Palace, Shigar Fort, Skardu, Deosai Plans, Sadpara Dam, Hunza, Shangrila Lake, Attabad Lake, Khunjarab Pass, Bahawalpur, Darawar Fort, Moti Masjid, Tharparkar, Ranikot, Ratokot, Khipro, Darawat Dam, Charna Island, Kenjhar Lake, Banbhore, Makli Tombs, Kund Malir, Mud Volcano, Chandargupt, Kanraj, Tabko Chasma, Sapat Beach, Buji Koh, Moola Chotok, Astola Island ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- Nairobi is Kenya's capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Next to it is a well-regarded elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- AMAZING PLACES ON OUR PLANET -- Ten of the best, most amazing sites to see in Morocco: Todra Gorge; Ait-Ben-Haddou; The Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga, Saharan desert); Dades Gorge; The ruins of the Roman City of Volubilis; The four Imperial capitals of Morocco: Rabat; Meknes; Fès; Marrakech (Marrakesh). And at the end - the beautiful Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech. 6 of the 10 sites in the video are UNESCO World heritage Sites. ...

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[H/T MOHIB EBRAHIM] -- YOUTUBE.COM -- BY TIMELINE -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Highly, highly recommended for the whole family to watch in its entirety.] ARTICLE: This feature-length documentary examines Islam's rich and significant contribution to western art and culture. Presenter and art critic, Waldemar Januszczak, sets out on an epic journey of discovery across the Muslim world from Central Asia to the heart of the Middle East and beyond. He reveals a world of awe-inspiring architecture, spectacular Islamic treasures and a host of artists and craftsmen, bringing the largely unknown and fascinating story of Islamic art and architecture to the attention of the public. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- AMAZING PLACES ON OUR PLANET -- The 3 World Heritage Sites in New Delhi, India: Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Qutub Minar (Qutb Minar). Humayun's Tomb was the first garden-tomb in India, was completed in 1572, and inspiration for Taj Mahal. Its restoration was completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in 2013. The Red Fort was completed in 1648, it was the palace fort Shah Jahan (the fifth Mughal Emperor and builder of Taj Mahal). Qutub Minar is the tallest minaret in the world built by bricks, completed early 13th century. It is 73 m/240 ft high, diameter 14.3 m/47 ft at the base. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- AMAZING PLACES ON OUR PLANET -- Alhambra - The magical Moorish palace/citadel/garden complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- AMAZING PLACES ON OUR PLANET -- Khiva (in today's Uzbekistan) was an ancient trading post/oasis on the Silk Road. The inner town of the old Khiva oasis - Itchan Kala - is encircled by walls up to 10 m/33 ft high, dating from the 10th century. It is site of many amazing architectural ensembles. Itchan Kala is listed as UNESCO ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- AMAZING PLACES ON OUR PLANET -- Istanbul served as imperial capital for the Roman and Byzantine (330-1204 and 1261-1453), the Latin (1204-1261), and the Ottoman (1453-1922) empires. In this video: Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), Hippodrome, Gulhane Park, Aya Sophia (Hagia Sofia), Kalendarhane Mosque, Column of Constantine, Süleymaniye Mosque, New Mosque, Topkapi Palace, The Bosphorus, Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı), sunset view from Galata Bridge. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- KARACHI STREET VIEW -- See, hear and feel the Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, from the street. Notice the large amount of ongoing construction in 2018. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- A whole new perspective of the beautiful fall colors in Montreal, Mont Sutton and Rigaud, Quebec. Imagine going on a road trip in autumn with amazing foliage that leaves you speechless. ...

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YOUTUBE.COM -- ONE MAN WOLF PACK -- The final 4K footage of Dhaka & Chittagong (Bangladesh). Two minute video. Happiness from within, not from things! ...

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