An overhead perspective from a heavy construction vehicle captures a road paving operation in Gundigan Village, گندیگان, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky

An overhead perspective from a heavy construction vehicle captures a road paving operation in Gundigan Village, گندیگان, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a male operator, with a beard and wearing a blue tunic and a white and red embroidered cap, sits at the controls, gripping the black steering wheel with his right hand. The yellow dashboard of the vehicle features multiple gauges and levers. To the left of the vehicle, a freshly paved, dark asphalt road extends into the midground, bordered by light-colored concrete barriers. A person in dark clothing is visible walking on or adjacent to the new road. Along the left side of the road, a series of low-rise buildings, some appearing incomplete or under construction, line the street. In the midground, to the right of the paved road, an orange and white Hitachi excavator is visible on a dirt and rubble-filled expanse. The surrounding area is characterized by arid, undeveloped land with scattered construction activity and foundational structures. In the background, a rugged, barren mountain range rises against the horizon, indicative of a mountainous region.