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Tangi Kowdak Destination Guide
Touring Tangi Kowdak in Afghanistan
Tangi Kowdak in the region of Ghowr is located in Afghanistan - some 259 mi or ( 416 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Tangi Kowdak is now 04:42 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Ustuwah, Sar-e Ushan, Talow, Shamorghak, and Shahrak. Being here already, consider visiting Ustuwah . Check out our recommendations for Tangi Kowdak ? 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.
Located at 34.40 64.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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