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    Ancient fortress marks site for advisory transition in Afghanistan [Image 1 of 2]

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    The image shows a post-conflict landscape featuring destroyed and heavily rusted military armored vehicles, likely tank remnants, scattered across an arid, rocky terrain. In the background, stone buildings are reduced to ruins with collapsed walls and empty window frames. The scene suggests long-term abandonment following armed conflict, with significant weathering and oxidation indicating the wreckage has been present for many years.

    AFGHANISTAN

    08.26.2013

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Foss 

    1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division

    The ruins of the ancient fortress Bala
    Hissar, dated back to the 5th century, served as the location where
    Soldiers from Security Force Assistance Team "Strike 1", Cross
    Functional Team Warrior, 10th Mountain Division, and their counterparts
    officially moved into the next level of advising, Aug. 26. (U.S.
    Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Foss)

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2013
    Date Posted: 09.07.2013 08:30
    Photo ID: 1012154
    VIRIN: 130826-A-CU446-122
    Resolution: 4928x3264
    Size: 12.65 MB
    Location: AF
    Web Views: 164
    Downloads: 11

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    The image shows a post-conflict landscape featuring destroyed and heavily rusted military armored vehicles, likely tank remnants, scattered across an arid, rocky terrain. In the background, stone buildings are reduced to ruins with collapsed walls and empty window frames. The scene suggests long-term abandonment following armed conflict, with significant weathering and oxidation indicating the wreckage has been present for many years.
    The image shows the ruins of an ancient mud-brick fortification wall running along a dry, rocky hillside. In the background, a densely populated urban area is visible nestled among arid mountains, consistent with Central Asian geography. The structure shows significant deterioration with crumbling towers and collapsed sections.

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