In the heart of Afghanistan, the Panjshir valley has a village cut off from the world. Here live less than 300 people, all in search of the precious emerald stone. For 20 years, these stones have fuelled war in the region, adorning the finest jewellery in the world. The miners have only a few months after the thawing of the ice to get their hands on these tiny green gems, taking whatever they can but the road is long and fraught with danger. Subscribe to see more full documentaries every week: https://bit.ly/2lneXNy TRACKS publishes unique, unexpected and untold stories from across the world every week. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com