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Photo: Mosque in Afghanistan
 
Photograph by Steve McCurry
Deep ethnic and religious divides are briefly bridged at the Hazrat Ali mosque in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, where Sunni and Shiite alike come to pray. The shrine is believed by many to be the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law.
Afghanistan Features
Photo: Gold crown
Interactive maps, slideshows, and more take you through this exhibit of priceless treasures rescued from the war-ravaged National Museum, Kabul.
Photo: Young Hazara girl
Set apart by geography and beliefs, oppressed by the Taliban, the Hazara people could be Afghanistan's best hope. Learn all about these unique people in this National Geographic magazine feature story.
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See a classic gallery of images from Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, which is now at risk as more and more tourists flock to Jordan's ancient city of stone.
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