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Delve into Shakh-e Mabayn-e Kanisk in Afghanistan
Shakh-e Mabayn-e Kanisk in the region of Farah is located in Afghanistan - some 417 mi or ( 672 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Shakh-e Mabayn-e Kanisk is now 08:52 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mashhad, Birjand, Shindand, Shawalgah, and Sang-e Zard. While being here, you might want to check out Mashhad . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shakh-e Mabayn-e Kanisk ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Granai airstrike
The Granai airstrike, sometimes called the Granai massacre, refers to the killing of approximately 86 to 147 Afghan civilians, mostly women and children, by an airstrike by a B-1 Bomber on May 4, 2009, in the village of Granai (sometimes spelled Garani or Gerani) in Farah Province, south of Herat, Afghanistan.
Located at 32.62 62.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Dizak
Dizak, also known as Ktish after its main stronghold, was a medieval Armenian principality in the historical Artsakh and later one of the five melikdoms of Karabakh, which included the southern third of Khachen and from the 13th century also the canton of Baghk of Syunik. The founder of this principality was Esayi abu-Muse, in the 9th century. In the 16-18th centuries Dizak was ruled by the Armenian Melik-Avanian dynasty, a branch of the House of Syunik-Khachen.
Located at 32.61 62.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 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 24 km away
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 26 km away
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