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Geolocation mystery: Finding a fort in Helmand, Afghanistan

Geolocation mystery: Finding a fort in Helmand, Afghanistan

Journalist Christian Parkinson thought he managed to re-trace his steps when searching for a haunting old ruin. Was he successful?

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All the way back in 2012 (remember when we thought the world would maybe end that year? lol), journalist Christian Parkinson was in Helmand, Afghanistan, embedded with the Royal Marine Commandos.

Somebody snapped this picture of him:

Years later, Christian wanted to track down exactly which haunting ruins were pictured in the background.

He did some of hi…

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