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Dukin Destination Guide
Discover Dukin in Afghanistan
Dukin in the region of Farah is a place located in Afghanistan - some 429 mi or ( 690 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Dukin is now 12:59 PM (Monday) . 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: Mashhad, Birjand, Shindand, Karez-e Shaykhha, and Qaryah-ye Shamal Gah. When in this area, you might want to check out Mashhad . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Dukin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Farah Citadel
The Citadel of Farah, also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Shar-e-Farahdun. When Alexander the Great invaded the area it was known as Prophthasia in Drangiana: the Drangian capital Phrada was just renamed in October 330; 'Prophthasia' means 'Anticipation', modern Farâh, Afghanistan. The Citadel sits on the edge of Farah City.
Located at 32.38 62.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Farah Airport
Farah Airport is an airport serving the city of Farah in Farah Province, Afghanistan.
Located at 32.37 62.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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