Virtual tours of Herat help fund girls' education in Afghanistan- in pictures

  • Fatima Haidari made headlines when she became Afghanistan's first female tour guide. All photos: Untamed Borders unless otherwise specified
    Fatima Haidari made headlines when she became Afghanistan's first female tour guide. All photos: Untamed Borders unless otherwise specified
  • Her success story in the country's tourism industry made her a target when the Taliban seized power. Photo: Fatima Haidari
    Her success story in the country's tourism industry made her a target when the Taliban seized power. Photo: Fatima Haidari
  • The tour guide aged 24 is settling into a new life in Italy and now has Afghanistan on her bucket list.
    The tour guide aged 24 is settling into a new life in Italy and now has Afghanistan on her bucket list.
  • She is working to help girls in Afghanistan receive an education despite Taliban rule.
    She is working to help girls in Afghanistan receive an education despite Taliban rule.
  • Alongside Untamed Borders, she's running virtual tours that show travellers the cultural significance of Afghanistan.
    Alongside Untamed Borders, she's running virtual tours that show travellers the cultural significance of Afghanistan.
  • Fatima Haidari wants to share her country's many sites, to help raise awareness of the plight of women in her country. Photo: Fatima Haidari
    Fatima Haidari wants to share her country's many sites, to help raise awareness of the plight of women in her country. Photo: Fatima Haidari
  • Herat boasts the best concentration of ancient buildings in Afghanistan.
    Herat boasts the best concentration of ancient buildings in Afghanistan.
  • The country has many ancient mosques and mausoleums for travellers to see.
    The country has many ancient mosques and mausoleums for travellers to see.
  • The minarets of the Mussalla complex date back to when the city was under Timurid rule.
    The minarets of the Mussalla complex date back to when the city was under Timurid rule.
  • Horseback riding in Afghanistan.
    Horseback riding in Afghanistan.
  • The Herat Citadel dates back to 330 BC.
    The Herat Citadel dates back to 330 BC.
  • Bamiyan, the capital of Bamyan Province in central Afghanistan. Photo: Fatima Haidari
    Bamiyan, the capital of Bamyan Province in central Afghanistan. Photo: Fatima Haidari