Mysterious Land In Afghanistan

Wakhan corridor used to be a few people who are now known, but this land is developing every day because of the new route connecting with China. Lang Wakhan is the world separate from the rest of the Afghan country, both geographical and cultural. The 350 km long strip is located in northeastern Afghanistan, made up of the connection of three large mountains, including Hindu Kush, Pamirs and Karakoram. Because of the ranges and traffic with many difficulties in Wakhan corridor, there are not many tourists who know the existence of this peaceful land. However, photographer Simon Urwin affirmed that the Wakhan corridor is one of the most beautiful and most beautiful places in Asia

. Photo: Lonely Planet.In centering, Wakhan corridor is part of the Silk Road connecting China and Mediterranean. In the 19th century, Wakhan corridor played an important role in the "great game" between England and Russia
The two mighty countries have conducted many battles to gain control of the strategic area such as Wakhan corridor in Afghanistan. The current boundary of this land was set up in 1893 to create a buffer between the territory of the King of the United Kingdom and the Russian Empire of the Rada. Currently, Wakhan corridor is on the trade route in the Chinese belt project and the road of China. Photo: Flickr. Native residents are made of simple materials (rocks, mud, wood), scattered along Wakhan corridors and connected with a land road. The common way of moving locals is to walk or ride camel because there are not many public transport, cars in Wakhan. The closest urban with Wakhan corridor is Dushanbe, Tajikistan, about 3 days away from this place. Isolation made Wakhan corridor like a time capsule. Therefore, indigenous residents always want to demand Wakhan future with electrical systems, plastic and mobile waves, like Tajikistan. Photo: BBC
Lang Wakhan is home to the Wakhi ethnic group in over 2,500 years. While most of the Afghan Population According to Islamism Sunni, 12,000 Wakhi people belong to Ismailis, a branch of Islam Shia. There is no Islam church, instead Wakhi will perform at Jamatkhanas chapels. The woman in Wakhan is not required to wear Burqa (the type of Afghan woman's face veil) so it can be taken with South Western tourists, the action will cause antisegotiation in other lands on Afghan territory. Photo: Travelistly.Thu Introduction of Wakhi from wheat, barley, peas, potatoes, apples ... in the arid conditions of Wakhan corridor, farmers here use Water sources flow from mountain glaciers to irrigate. In June, the fake families will take the livestock, including sheep, goats, camels, horses and cows to the pasture at a height of 4,500 m. People in Wakhan often hold a festival to celebrate the starting day of barley harvesting in early August, called Chinir. Photo: Jason P.Howe.Buzkhasi is one of the most popular traditional games in Wakhan corridor. The game is called rugby on horseback and uses a replacement goat for the ball. In Buzkhasi there is no rule, there is no team, nor have the "Fair Play" concept because the participants will use every way to rob goats. In other lands of Afghanistan, Buzkhasi is often political to the upper class to win the ballot, but in Wakhan corridor this is just a community game. Photo: Mutually. The highway of the belt project and the road is being built to connect the Chinese border area with Wakhan corridor. This work helps Wakhi buy goats from China with cheaper prices than Ishkhashim market, and indigenous residents can access modern health care services. However, these expressways that make many people worried will make a unique Wakhi culture and a slow lifestyle disappearing forever. In addition, the consequences of traffic environmental pollution can negatively affect silence and natural landscapes in Wakhan corridor. Photo: euronews

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