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Pay-e Oshan Destination Guide
Touring Pay-e Oshan in Afghanistan
Pay-e Oshan in the region of Ghowr is a city located in Afghanistan - some 259 mi or ( 417 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Pay-e Oshan is now 08:59 PM (Tuesday) . 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: Sar-e Ushan, Talow, Siah Sang, Shamorghak, and Shahrak. Being here already, consider visiting Sar-e Ushan . Check out our recommendations for Pay-e Oshan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 10 km away
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