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Explore Khasapaz in Afghanistan
Khasapaz in the region of Balkh is a place in Afghanistan - some 195 mi or ( 313 km ) North-West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Khasapaz is now 12:41 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zambukan, Yaka Tut, Wahanah Nowroz, Wahanah Now Warid, and Towkhtah. Since you are here already, consider visiting Zambukan . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Khasapaz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Driving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque, Balkh Afghanistan
Driving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque, Balkh Afghanistan ..
Driving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque - part 2, Balkh Afghanistan
Balkh AfghanistanDriving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque - part 2, Balkh Afghanistan ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Balkh River
The Balkh River or Balkhab is a river in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. The river rises in the Band-e Amir lakes in the Hindu Kush. In its upper reaches the river is known as the Band-e Amir River (Rud-e Band-e Amir). The river flows west, then north, and terminates in irrigation canals in the area of the cities of Balkh and Mazar-e Sharif or in the desert. In times of exceptional flood the river drains into the lowlands of Turkmenistan.
Located at 36.65 66.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Battle of Qala-i-Jangi
The Battle of Qala-i-Jangi (also incorrectly referred to as the Battle of Mazar-i-Sharif) took place between November 25 and December 1, 2001, in Northern Afghanistan, following the invasion by United States forces to try to overthrow the Taliban, which it had accused of harboring Al-Qaeda operatives.
Located at 36.67 66.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Qala-i-Jangi
Qala-i-Jangi is a 19th century fortress located near Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. It is known for being the site of a bloody 2001 Taliban uprising named the Battle of Qala-i-Jangi, in which at least 470 people were killed including CIA agent Johnny "Mike" Spann. It served as Northern Alliance General Abdul Rashid Dostum's military garrison during the opening stages of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present).
Located at 36.67 66.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Battles of Mazar-i-Sharif 1997-1998
The battles of Mazar-e Sharif were a part of the Afghan Civil War and took place in 1997 and 1998 between the forces of Abdul Malik Pahlawan and his Hazara allies, Junbish-e Milli-yi Islami-yi Afghanistan and the Taliban
Located at 36.67 66.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Haji Piyada
Haji Piyada Mosque ḤĀJI PIĀDA or Noh Gonbad Mosque, a Samanid-style building in Balkh province of northern Afghanistan. Built in the ninth century, it is thought to be the earliest Islamic building in the country. It measures 20 by 20 meters. The outside walls are of mud-brick construction. The interior is divided into nine bays, each originally covered by a dome.
Located at 36.72 66.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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