Experts Clear Mines From Afghan Archaeological Sites

BAMIYAN, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 2: An Afghan deminer clears the dirt away as he works at the archaelogical site of Shahr-i-Zohak September 2 , 2009 in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Afghan Technical Concultants (ATC) and the UN Mine Action center are working together to clear the ancient preserved ruins in the Bamiyan area, the project started on May 5th and will finish on October 15. On Shahr-i-Zohak, there are 3 teams of deminers with 10 people each working on the ruins that date back from the 6-9th century. Aid workers say tourism is one of the greatest economic hopes for reviving this isolated and archaeologically stunning part of Afghanistan, a region that has seen little infrastructure development even though Bamiyan is one of the safest parts of the country. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)