Hindu Kush Collection

Afghanistan, Bamiyan Valley and Giant Buddha

View of the Hindoo Coosh Mountains, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Hindoo Coosh Mountains, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Royal Air Force to the rescue in Afghanistan (colour litho)
976575 The Royal Air Force to the rescue in Afghanistan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Air Force to the rescue in Afghanistan)

Lord Dunmores Pictures at the Fine Art Societys Gallery (litho)
1604592 Lord Dunmores Pictures at the Fine Art Societys Gallery (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Dunmores Pictures at the Fine Art Societys Gallery)

International Congress of Orientalists (b / w photo)
1591884 International Congress of Orientalists (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: International Congress of Orientalists)

Shaft-hole axe head with bird-headed demon, boar and dragon, c
3931604 Shaft-hole axe head with bird-headed demon, boar and dragon, c. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C. (alabaster) by Bronze Age (2500-800 BC); 9x9.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Map Indicating General Robertss Route to Kabul... and the British and Russian Boundaries, 1901
Map Indicating General Robertss Route to Kabul, and Thence to Kandahar, and the British and Russian Boundaries, 1901. The route taken through Afghanistan by British officer Sir Frederick Sleigh

Rock fortress, Afghan border, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, first volume, The Fleetway House, London, c1924

View of Cabul, 1847. Artist: Giles
View of Cabul, 1847. The town of Kabul in Afghanistan. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Cabul, from the Bala Hissar, 1883. Artist: J Stephenson
Cabul, from the Bala Hissar, 1883. View of Kabul, Afghanistan, from the fort of Bala Hissar

Kabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. Artist: J Stephenson
Kabul from the Bala Hissar, Afghanistan, 1893. An Engraving from James Taylors The Age We Live In: A History of the Nineteenth Century, From the Peace of 1815 to the Present Time, William Mackenzie

An aerial view over Afghanistan from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
March 1, 2010 - An aerial view from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during a training flight with Afghan National Army Air Corps crew chiefs, over Parwan Province, Afghanistan

The Hindu Kush
May 27, 2009 - The Hindu Kush

The Khyber Pass in the Hindu Kush mountain range. Typical frontier country. 2 January 1929

Afghanistan, Hindu Kush Mountains. A lonely dirt road leads into the barren foothills of the Hindu Kush Mountains in Afghanistan

The Koh-i-Baba spur of the Hindu Kush Mountains rises between Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Bamian Valley. The ruins of a lookout languish above pastures in the Bamian Valley, a World Heritage Site, in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Bamian Valley. A Kuchi nomad camp in Bamian Valley, a World Heritage Site, in Afghanistan, survives in the shadow of the Hindu Kush

Asia, Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Bamian Valley. A lonely caravansary sits at the base of foothills of the Hindu Kush in Bamian Valley, a World Heritage Site, Afghanistan

Mountain landscape of the Hindu Kush, Wakhan corridor, Afghanistan, Asia

Flare-horned Markhor - female, feeding in tree Hindu Kush Valley, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan
JVG-2426 Flare-horned Markhor - female, feeding in tree Hindu Kush Valley, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. Capra falconeri Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display

Afghanistan and surroundings, coloured satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, deserts are pink, mountains are grey, water is dark blue, snow/ice is light blue, and borders are black

Karakoram mountain range and the massif of the Hindu Kush, in northern area, Pakistan, Asia

Ruins of the Shah-I-Gholghola, the Silent City, at Bamiyan, Hindu Kush, Afghanistan, Asia

Bamiyan (Bamian) Valley and Koh-i-Baba (Kuh-e-Baba) mountain range, Afghanistan, Asia

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The Hindu Kush, a majestic mountain range located in Afghanistan, is not only known for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its rich historical and cultural significance. Nestled within the Bamiyan Valley lies the iconic Giant Buddha, a testament to the region's deep-rooted Buddhist heritage. Captured in James Grant's c1891 masterpiece, "View of the Hindoo Coosh Mountains, " one can truly appreciate the grandeur of this natural wonder. The rugged peaks and valleys of the Hindu Kush stretch across vast expanses like the Wakhan corridor, captivating all who lay eyes upon them. In times of turmoil and conflict, even amidst Lord Dunmore's Pictures at the Fine Art Societys Gallery litho depicting war-torn Afghanistan, there have been moments of hope. The Royal Air Force swoops in as heroes to rescue those in need during their missions over this ancient land. Throughout history, scholars and orientalists have gathered at events such as the International Congress of Orientalists to delve into the mysteries and wonders that lie within these mountains, and is here that artifacts like shaft-hole axe heads adorned with bird-headed demons, boars, and dragons are discovered - testaments to civilizations long past. Maps from 1901 indicate General Roberts' route through Kabul while highlighting both British and Russian boundaries. These maps serve as reminders that this region has witnessed countless struggles for power throughout time. Amidst it all stand fortresses etched into rocky cliffs along Afghan borders; remnants of an era when protection was paramount. Artists like Giles capture views from Cabul dating back to 1847 while J Stephenson immortalizes Kabul from Bala Hissar in stunning artworks created in 1883 and 1893 respectively. The Hindu Kush stands tall as a symbol of resilience against adversity—a place where nature intertwines with history creating an awe-inspiring tapestry that continues to captivate explorers today.