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Image Not Available for A warning board advises that it is not safe to be on the Khyber Pass during the night hours. The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan.
A warning board advises that it is not safe to be on the Khyber Pass during the night hours. The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Image Not Available for A warning board advises that it is not safe to be on the Khyber Pass during the night hours. The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan.

A warning board advises that it is not safe to be on the Khyber Pass during the night hours. The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Creator Dr. Tichy-Wehr
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13.1 x 18.2 cm (5 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/525
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The motor road through the Khyber Pass is protected by numerous forts.
The motor road through the Khyber Pass is protected by numerous forts.
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Khyber Pass proves to be an "Achilles Heel" for the British army.
The Khyber Pass proves to be an "Achilles Heel" for the British army.
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A truck on a journey from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Afghanistan owns no roads.
A truck on a journey from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Afghanistan owns no roads.
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The border between India and Afghanistan. ?????
The border between India and Afghanistan. ?????
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Afghan truck drivers during a rest.
Afghan truck drivers during a rest.
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Round flat dough-cake bread is baked over a hot cinder. Nearby in a samovar, tea steeps. The Afghans are social and hospitable people
Round flat dough-cake bread is baked over a hot cinder. Nearby in a samovar, tea steeps. The Afghans are social and hospitable people
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Over and over again freedom-loving Afghans rise against British rule. Commemorative plaques tell of fights involving heavy losses of English troops against the courageous warriors.
Over and over again freedom-loving Afghans rise against British rule. Commemorative plaques tell of fights involving heavy losses of English troops against the courageous warriors.
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Every approaching enemy is noted by the guards in the high towers. Death in this warlike land is more quick than anywhere else in the world.
Every approaching enemy is noted by the guards in the high towers. Death in this warlike land is more quick than anywhere else in the world.
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Afghans are proud, freedom-loving people who have fought the English and retained integrity for their independence against all attacks.
The Afghans are proud, freedom-loving people who have fought the English and retained integrity for their independence against all attacks.
Dr. Tichy-Wehr
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The peculiarity of this tribe is how the men row their boats. They have a distinctive rowing style which involves standing at the stern on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the oar. They can stand for hours on one leg without getting tired.
The peculiarity of this tribe is how the men row their boats. They have a distinctive rowing style which involves standing at the stern on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the oar. They can stand for hours on one leg without getting tired.
Herbert Tichy
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Group of Afredees from the Khyber Pass
Group of Afredees from the Khyber Pass
Charles Shepherd
c.1865
Photograph
[Peshawur; Group of Afredees from the Khyber Pass] from The Sutlej - Indian Groups etc.
[Peshawur; Group of Afredees from the Khyber Pass] from The Sutlej - Indian Groups etc.
Charles Shepherd
c. 1860
Photograph
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