The image depicts an indoor metalworking workshop located in Shurandam, Afghanistan

The image depicts an indoor metalworking workshop located in Shurandam, Afghanistan. Two adult males, dressed in dusty, light-colored *shalwar kameez* and trousers, are positioned around a ground-level furnace. The individual on the left stands with their back to the viewer, facing the brightly burning furnace, with their head and neck covered by a cloth. To the left of this person, a low stack of grey, rough-hewn bricks supports several vertical metal tubes, and a shallow metal basin rests on the ground. The individual on the right, wearing gloves and with their face partially obscured by a cloth head covering, is actively pouring a stream of incandescent molten material from a dark, long-handled ladle into a smaller, lighter-colored container situated directly adjacent to the furnace. The central furnace emits intense orange flames and contains glowing, intertwined metal scrap, likely coiled wire. The ground surrounding the furnace is dark and covered with ash and debris. The background consists of a dark, worn brick wall, and a corrugated metal roof is visible above, allowing minimal ambient light to penetrate. A large black drum and an orange-labeled bag are partially visible on the right side of the scene.