Zīārat-e Ustād ‘Abd ul Ghafūr

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Bala Hissar

Photo: John Burke (photographer), Public domain.

Bala Hissar was an ancient fortress located in the south of the old city of Kabul, Afghanistan. The estimated date of construction is around the 5th century AD. Bala Hissar is situated 1 km northeast of Zīārat-e Ustād ‘Abd ul Ghafūr.

Puli Khishti Jamia Masjid

Mosque

Photo: Casimiri, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Pul-e Khishti Mosque is the largest mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Located in the center of old Kabul, the Pul-e Khishti Mosque can be identified by its large blue dome. Puli Khishti Jamia Masjid is situated 2 km north of Zīārat-e Ustād ‘Abd ul Ghafūr.

Hashmat Khan Lake

Protected area

Photo: seair21, CC BY 3.0.

Hashmat Khan Lake, also known as Hashmat Khan Park, and locally as Kol-e Hashmat Khan or Qala-e Hashmat Khan, is a waterfowl sanctuary and protected area located in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hashmat Khan Lake is situated 1½ km east of Zīārat-e Ustād ‘Abd ul Ghafūr.

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Kabul

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Kabul has been the capital of Afghanistan since about 1776. The city was badly damaged during the various wars since 1979, particularly its western parts.

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