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Shawalgah Destination Guide
Touring Shawalgah in Afghanistan
Shawalgah in the region of Farah is a city located in Afghanistan - some 423 mi or ( 681 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Shawalgah is now 11:02 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Mashhad, Birjand, Wasati, Shindand, and Shakh-e Bala-ye Kanisk. Being here already, consider visiting Mashhad . Check out our recommendations for Shawalgah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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
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 18 km away
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 23 km away
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