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Shakh-e Malon Destination Guide
Discover Shakh-e Malon in Afghanistan
Shakh-e Malon in the region of Ghowr is a town located in Afghanistan - some 254 mi or ( 409 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Shakh-e Malon is now 07:23 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Shahrak, Sangzarak, Sangalak-i-Kaisar, Mazari Sharif, and Kandahar. When in this area, you might want to check out Shahrak . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Shakh-e Malon ? 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 26 km away
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