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Jowlaghak Destination Guide

Discover Jowlaghak in Afghanistan

Jowlaghak in the region of Ghowr is a place located in Afghanistan - some 257 mi or ( 414 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital .

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Local time in Jowlaghak is now 04:02 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tangi Kowdak, Shahrak, Sangzarak, Sangalak-i-Kaisar, and Mazari Sharif. When in this area, you might want to check out Tangi Kowdak . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Jowlaghak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Minaret of Jam

The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. It is located in the Shahrak District, Ghor Province, by the Hari River. The 62-metre high minaret, surrounded by mountains that reach up to 2400m, was built in the 1190s, entirely of baked-bricks. It is famous for its intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile decoration, which consists of alternating bands of kufic and naskhi calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an.

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Located at 34.40 64.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Ghōr Province, World Heritage Sites in Afghanistan