The Face of War | National Geographic’s Iconic Cover

In 1984, a single photograph captured the haunting gaze of Sharbat Gula, a 12-year-old Afghan refugee.

Taken by Steve McCurry in a Pakistani camp, this spontaneous portrait became the cover of National Geographic—and one of the most powerful images of the 20th century.

With AI, we reanimate her story—giving new life to the eyes that witnessed war, displacement, and resilience.

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