A car makes its way along the Khyber Pass in Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday Aug. 7, 2006. The Khyber Pass is a 53-kilometer (33-miles) passage through the Hindu Kush mountain range. It connects the northern frontier of Pakistan with Afghanistan. At its narrowest point, the pass is only 3 meters wide. The Khyber Pass is one of the most famous mountain passes in the World. It is one of the most important passes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has had a long and often violent history with...
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A car makes its way along the Khyber Pass in Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday Aug. 7, 2006. The Khyber Pass is a 53-kilometer (33-miles) passage through the Hindu Kush mountain range. It connects the northern frontier of Pakistan with Afghanistan. At its narrowest point, the pass is only 3 meters wide. The Khyber Pass is one of the most famous mountain passes in the World. It is one of the most important passes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has had a long and often violent history with conquering armies have used the Khyber as an entry point for their invasions. It has also been a major trade rout for centuries.
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