-
You are here:
- Homepage »
- Afghanistan »
- Ghowr » Shamorghak
Shamorghak Destination Guide
Discover Shamorghak in Afghanistan
Shamorghak in the region of Ghowr is a place located in Afghanistan - some 267 mi or ( 430 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Shamorghak is now 02:02 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Talow, Sirzar, Shahrak, Sangalak-i-Kaisar, and Pay-e Oshan. When in this area, you might want to check out Talow . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Shamorghak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.
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 5 km away
Puni, Afghanistan
Puni is a region situated in Ghōr Province, Afghanistan.
Located at 34.29 64.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Related Locations
Information of geographic nature is based on public data provided by geonames.org, CIA world facts book, Unesco, DBpedia and wikipedia. Weather is based on NOAA GFS.