This image captures an unfinished or partially excavated subterranean area, presumed to be in Kandahar, Afghanistan

This image captures an unfinished or partially excavated subterranean area, presumed to be in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The scene is dominated by earth-toned, unrefined construction materials. A prominent, irregularly shaped dirt embankment with a rough surface occupies the lower right quadrant. Adjacent to and below this, a makeshift staircase, consisting of at least two crude steps formed from compacted earth and debris, descends into a deeper, shadowed void. Multiple load-bearing columns, constructed from light-colored, uniform bricks, support a rough concrete beam or slab visible overhead. A coiled bundle of dark cables or wires rests on the ground in the background, positioned to the right of a brick column. The ground throughout is uneven, composed of loose dirt, small stones, and construction debris. No human presence or activity is observed.