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Iskaych Destination Guide
Delve into Iskaych in Afghanistan
Iskaych in the region of Ghowr is located in Afghanistan - some 278 mi or ( 448 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Iskaych is now 05:50 PM (Thursday) . 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: Shahrak, Sar Chashmah, Qala i Naw, Qaryeh-ye Owbeh, and Mazari Sharif. While being here, you might want to check out Shahrak . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Iskaych ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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A Jam at the Jam
Set outside the Minaret of Jam in the Ghowr province of Afghanistan. A truly beautiful place. To the left, playing the bucket is Amir Khan from Khandahar. The locals were in trademark style, absolutel ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Shahrak
Shahrak is a town and jamoat in northern Tajikistan. It is located in Isfara District in Sughd province. The jamoat has a total population of 13,991.
Located at 34.10 64.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Dahan-e Falezak, Shahrak
Dahan-e Falezak is the district center of Shahrak District in Ghor Province, Afghanistan. It is located on {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:34.1000|N|64.2667|E||||| | |name= }} at 2,385 m altitude. Very close to it is situated the village of Shahrak, which gives the name of the district.
Located at 34.10 64.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Puni, Afghanistan
Puni is a region situated in Ghōr Province, Afghanistan.
Located at 34.29 64.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 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 29 km away
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