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Explore Ghok in Afghanistan
Ghok in the region of Ghowr is a town in Afghanistan - some 274 mi or ( 441 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ghok is now 10:22 PM (Thursday) . 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: Shirijah-ye Pa'in, Shamorghak, Shahrak, Qala i Naw, and Mazari Sharif. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Shirijah-ye Pa'in . Where to go and what to see in Ghok ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Puni, Afghanistan
Puni is a region situated in Ghōr Province, Afghanistan.
Located at 34.29 64.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Minaret of Jam
The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. It is located in the Shahrak District, Ghor Province, by the Hari River. The 62-metre high minaret, surrounded by mountains that reach up to 2400m, was built in the 1190s, entirely of baked-bricks. It is famous for its intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile decoration, which consists of alternating bands of kufic and naskhi calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an.
Located at 34.40 64.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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