Historical Visuals

A Collection of Historical Photographs

Discover a unique collection of historical photographs capturing the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Afghanistan. These images offer a glimpse into the past, reflecting the beauty and resilience of Afghan history and its built environment. The photograph images used on this page are screenshots from publicly available sources. They are provided here for informational purposes only, and the links redirect to the official sites where the photographs can be accessed

Title page of a book featuring an illustration of an old cannon, with text partially visible: 'AFFGHAUNISTAUN ... From Sketches Taken During The Campaign of The Army of the Indus' by Sir Keith A. Jackson
Views in Affghaunistaun, &c. &c. &c. from sketches taken during the campaign of the Army of the Indus,
Dark leather-bound cover with gold-embossed text reading 'AFGHANISTAN 1879. 80
Afghanistan 1879-80
Title page of the book 'Views of Kabul and Environs' from 1881, featuring a description of its contents and authorship
Views of Kabul and environs from pictures taken by the photograph school of the Corps of Bengal Sappers and Miners.
An album showcasing Kabul's buildings and environs, photographed in 1881 by the Corps of Bengal Sappers and Miners, with accompanying historical details
Album 1 Afghanistan
A white marble statue of a woman with a goat, surrounded by vibrant garden foliage, representing the elegance of 1920s Afghanistan
A Lifetime Ago: The Elegance Of 1920s Afghanistan
A detailed illustrated panorama of Kabul, Afghanistan, showcasing labeled landmarks, mountain ranges, cultural figures, and notable sites, as displayed in Leicester Square.
Image 1 of digital files from original digital files from original
Book cover of 'Atkinson's Sketches in Afghanistan,' featuring a vintage design with gold lettering on a textured green background
Sketches in Afghaunistan, / by Jas. Atkinson, esq. digital files from original
Cover of the book "Afghanistan: Ancient Land with Modern Ways," featuring a scenic landscape with mountains and greenery, along with the Afghan flag at the top left.
Afghanistan Ancient Land with Modern Ways
Historical image of a domed structure in Kandahar, Afghanistan, with Dari and Pashto text overlaid on the top.
At the crossroads : Qandahar in images and empires
Worn and aged leather-bound book cover with visible scuffs and discoloration, featuring a dark green texture and gold corner details.
Getty: British occupation of Kandahār album.
A black-and-white photograph showing three young women in Afghanistan during the 1950s or 1960s, engaged in a discussion while examining a medical model. They wear formal uniforms and have styled hair indicative of the era.
Rare Photographs of a Bygone Afghanistan from the 1950s and 1960s
Vintage photograph showing vehicles and a colonial-era building in Laghman Province, Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's Photo Gallery
Phototheca Afghanica logo, featuring the flag of Afghanistan and the title 'Historical Images of Afghanistan,' representing a project by Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica
PHOTOTHECA AFGHANICA
Decorative design from the Afghanistan Center at Kabul University (ACKU) showcasing historical art.
acku. WORLD DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION