Peshawar, Pakistan Gem cutters ply their trade in Namak Mandi, the historic gem bazaar in Peshawar’s old city. For centuries, Namak Mandi has been the destination for precious and semi-precious stones from Afghanistan. Decades of war, however, are now threatening the industry. Photograph by Adnan Khan
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