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The Unseen Roads - Driving in Winter in Bamyan Afghanistan

Winter in central Afghanistan is a struggle for hundreds of families, especially in Bamyan, where all the roads get closed during the heavy snowfalls.

Bamyan (/ˌbæmiˈɑːn, ˌbɑː-/;[1][2] Pashto/Dari: بامیان) also spelled Bamiyan[3] or Bamian[4] is the capital of Bamyan Province in central Afghanistan. It is also known as the "shining Light" and "Valley of Gods". With an altitude of about 2,550 m and a population of about 100,000 (in 2014), Bamyan is the largest town in the central Afghanistan region of Hazarajat and lies approximately 240 kilometers northwest of Kabul, the national capital. It also refers to the surrounding valley. Bamyan is one of the famous provinces which is a tourist attraction in Afghanistan. There are many historical castles like Zahak, Ghulghula, and Buddha which are surrounded by beautiful caves. The unique nature of Bamyan is famous and one of them is Band Amir lake. The people of Bamyan are civilized and cultured.

Many statues of Buddha are carved into the sides of cliffs facing Bamyan city. In 2008, Bamyan was found to be the home of the world's oldest oil paintings. The city of Bamyan has four districts and a total land area of 3,539 hectares. The total number of dwellings in this city is 4,435.