Buddhas of Bamiyan

Buddhas of Bamiyan is a ruin in , and has an elevation of 2,565 metres. Buddhas of Bamiyan is situated near the aerodrome .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Buddhas of Bamiyan and Shahr-i Ghulghula.

Work of art
Photo: james gordon losangeles, CC BY 4.0.
The were two monumental Buddhist…

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Shahr-e-Gholghola or Gholghola City… is situated 2 km southeast of Buddhas of Bamiyan.

Aerodrome
, officially named Shahid Mazari… is situated 2½ km south of Buddhas of Bamiyan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bamiyan.

Photo: Afghanistan Matters, CC BY 2.0.
is the main town in Province.

Buddhas of Bamiyan

Latitude
34.832° or 34° 49′ 55″ north
Longitude
67.8268° or 67° 49′ 37″ east
Elevation
2,565 metres (8,415 feet)
Open location code
8J69RRJG+QP
Geo­Names ID
12110451
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: But-e Shāmāmah and Shēkh Raẕā.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Darah-ye Khwājah Ghār and Darah-ye Fōlādī.

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