Mazar stands out as a diverse city, primarily populated by Uzbeks, Tajiks, and Turkmens, whose ancestors hail from various regions of Central Asia. A shop owner said that his grandfather chose Afghanistan for economic reasons rather than Turkmenistan.  My shared taxi stopped at Martyr Masood Square, across from the Blue Mosque. The city’s vibrant atmosphere … Continue reading Mazar-i-Sharif: City Tour