This image depicts a market or storage facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan

This image depicts a market or storage facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Three adult men are seated cross-legged on patterned rugs and a green striped mat on the floor, engaging in conversation. All three have long beards and wear traditional Afghan attire, including white *shalwar kameez*, dark vests, and dark turbans. The man on the far left faces slightly right, looking toward the camera with a slight smile. He wears a dark vest with light stripes and a dark turban. His right hand holds a string of yellow prayer beads, and his left hand is raised in a gestural posture. The man in the center sits facing slightly right, looking toward the man on the right. He wears a broader, dark striped vest draped over his left shoulder and a dark head covering. His hands rest on his lap. The man on the right faces left, looking towards the center man. He wears a dark vest and a dark turban, with his left hand resting on his knee. A fourth person's lower leg and arm are partially visible on the far right. Behind the men, the space functions as a storage area. To the left, a large pile of coiled, light brown material (possibly dried fruit or rope) is stacked against a wall. Numerous large, irregular bundles and sacks, some covered with tarps in white, grey, red, and black, are visible in the background and midground. The building features concrete support pillars and exposed concrete ceiling beams. In the background, sections of brick wall are visible, along with windows that appear to have metal grates or shutters. Natural light illuminates the utilitarian, somewhat unfinished interior.