Photographic Print : Afghanistan - Khyber Pass - Border Sign
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Afghanistan - Khyber Pass - Border Sign
A fantastic photograph showing a group of British soldiers at the Afghan border at the Khyber Pass, standing and sitting around a sign which reads: It is Absolutely Forbidden to cross this Border into Afghan Territory
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Media ID 4415684
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Afghan Afghanistan Forbidden Frontier Helmets Khyber Pass Pith
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Discover the captivating history and culture of Afghanistan through the lens of our exclusive "Afghanistan - Khyber Pass - Border Sign" photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time as you witness a group of British soldiers gathered around the iconic Khyber Pass border sign. The worn, weathered appearance of the sign and the rugged terrain in the background add to the sense of adventure and intrigue. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its captivating storytelling. Order your print today and let the power of visual storytelling transport you to another world.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.1cm (11" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in history as a group of British soldiers take a break at the Khyber Pass, the historic and strategically important border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The year is uncertain, but the image likely dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century when the British Empire was at the height of its influence in the region. The soldiers, dressed in their pith helmets and uniforms, sit and stand casually around a sign that bears the stern warning: "It is Absolutely Forbidden to cross this Border into Afghan Territory." The rugged terrain of the North-West Frontier Province stretches out behind them, a reminder of the challenging conditions faced by the British Army during their campaigns in Afghanistan. The Khyber Pass, a narrow mountainous passage, has long been a contested border, with various empires and powers seeking to control it throughout history. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the British Empire's reach extended to the far reaches of the world, and the challenges of maintaining control over vast territories were a daily reality for soldiers on the ground.
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