Qala-i-Jangi
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Qala-i-Jangi is a 19th-century fortress located near Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. It is known for being the site of a bloody 2001 Taliban uprising named the Battle of Qala-i-Jangi, in which at least 470 people were killed, including CIA agent Johnny "Mike" Spann. It served as Northern Alliance General Abdul Rashid Dostum's military garrison during the opening stages of the War in Afghanistan. ()
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Day trips
Qala-i-Jangi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Nava Vihara, Haji Piyada.