On the second day of our Pamir quest, we leave behind the official Highway and head further south along the Afghan border to a mysterious region known as the Wakhan Corridor. The story of this region’s strange political geography reveals much about its turbulent history and the value it has offered to empires over the centuries. It also offers a sad tale of ordinary people caught in the midst of two great powers. Join me as we embark on an adventure to discover the secrets of the Wakhan and the people who call it home.
More information about the Afghan-Tajik border markets: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2019/07/reconnecting-afghanistan/3-border-markets
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00:00 Briefing
02:05 Negotiations
04:31 The road to the Wakhan
06:27 Ishkashim border market
09:58 The age of empires
13:16 The Great Game
16:25 A highwayman
18:45 The ride to Namadgut
20:15 Khakha fortress
21:50 Kushan empire
25:04 Finding lodgings
28:58 A Pamiri home