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Explore Shahrak Nau in Afghanistan
Shahrak Nau in the region of Balkh is a town in Afghanistan - some 199 mi or ( 320 km ) North-West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Current time in Shahrak Nau is now 05:31 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Yaka Tut, Surkh Gunbaz, Siadgird, Shorak, and Shahrak Nau. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Yaka Tut . Where to go and what to see in Shahrak Nau ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shrine of Hazrat Ali
The Shrine of Hazrat Ali, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. It is one of the reputed burial places of Hazrat Ali, cousin and son-in law of Muhammad. The mazar is the building which gives the city in which it is located, Mazar-i-Sharif (meaning "Tomb of the Exalted") its name.
Located at 36.71 67.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
2011 Mazar-i-Sharif attack
The 2011 Mazar-i-Sharif attack occurred on April 1, 2011 when a group of demonstrators attacked the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) compound in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, killing seven foreigners, including three United Nations staff members and four Nepalese guards. Additionally, five protesters died in the violence.
Located at 36.70 67.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
1998 Iranian diplomats murder in Afghanistan
The 1998 Iranian diplomats assassination in Afghanistan refers to the siege of the Iranian consulate in Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan during the capture of Mazari Sharif by Taliban forces on August 8, 1998. Initially the death of 8 Iranian diplomats was reported, but later two other diplomats and a journalist were also confirmed dead. The killings of the diplomats had however been carried out by Sipah-e-Sahaba, a Pakistani Sunni group with close ties to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence.
Located at 36.70 67.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Eucratideia
Eucratideia was an ancient town in Bactria mentioned by a few ancient writers. It was most likely a foundation of Eucratides I who is the more important ruler of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom with the name Eucratides. Not much is known about this city and it might be just a renaming of an already existing town rather than a new foundation. Renaming of cities was a common practise in the ancient world.
Located at 36.75 66.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Charbolak District
Charbolak (or Chahar Bolak or Char Bolak) district is located in the western part of Balkh Province. Its capital is the village of Charbolak, 40 km northwest of Mazari Sharif. The majority of the population is Pashtun. The previous name of this district was Adina Masjid (آدینه مسجد), which was changed to Char Bolak during the Pashtunisation policy of Mohammad Gul Khan Momand.
Located at 36.77 66.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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