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Qala-i-Jangi

#22 among destinations in Afghanistan

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°40'1"N, 66°59'3"E
Location

BalkhAfghanistan

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Day trips

Qala-i-Jangi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nava Vihara, Haji Piyada.

  • nava vihara balkh location map
    7 miNW
    Monastery

    Nava Vihara, Balkh

    179 min walk • The Nava Vihāra were two Buddhist monasteries close to the ancient city of Balkh in northern Afghanistan. Historical accounts report it as flourishing as an important centre of Buddhism between the seventh and eleventh centuries CE.

  • haji piyada location map
    5.5 miNW
    Archaeological site

    Haji Piyada

    142 min walk • Haji Piyada Mosque ḤĀJI PIĀDA or Noh Gonbad Mosque, a Samanid-style building in Balkh province of northern Afghanistan. Built in the 9th century, it is thought to be the earliest Islamic building in the country.

Where to next? Visit balkh Balkh region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Afghanistan.

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