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Travel to Afghanistan | Amazing Facts & History of Afghanistan (Hindi & Urdu) | افغانستان کی سیر
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Places To Visit in Afghanistan
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1- Herat Citadel – Ancient Alexandria Ariana
2- DarulAman Palace
3- Herat Central Blue Mosque
4- Buddha of Bamyan
5- Minaret of Jam
6- The National Museum of Afghanistan
7- Babur Garden
8- Band-e-Amir National Park
9- Khwaja Abdullah Ansari Shrine
10- Pul-e Kheshti Mosque
11- Shrine of Hazrat Ali
12- Malan Bridge
13- Khost Central Mosque
14- Qargha Reservoir
15- Kabul Zoo
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Facts About Afghanistan
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Land of Extreme Geography:
Afghanistan’s terrain includes the towering Hindu Kush mountains, which stretch across the country and served as a critical route for Alexander the Great and Silk Road traders 12. The country also holds the sixth-highest elevation span globally, from the 7,492-meter peak of Noshaq to the Amu Darya river valley. Temperatures swing between a scorching 49.9°C (121.8°F) and a frigid −52.2°C (−62°F).
Ancient Buddhist Legacy:
Before Islam, Afghanistan was a Buddhist hub. The Bamiyan Valley once housed two colossal 6th-century Buddha statues, the tallest in the world until the Taliban destroyed them in 2001. Nearby caves revealed the world’s oldest oil paintings (7th century AD), predating European oil art by 600 years.
A Nation of Many Flags:
Afghanistan holds the record for the most flag changes in modern history, with over 20 redesigns since 1919. The current tricolor (black, red, green) symbolizes its troubled past, bloodshed for independence, and hope for the future.
Opium Production and Challenges:
Afghanistan historically produced 90% of the world’s opium, a key ingredient in heroin. This industry employed 120,000 people and generated $300–400 million annually. However, the Taliban banned cultivation in 2023, shifting production to Myanmar.
Cultural Traditions:
Melmastyā́ (Hospitality): Guests are treated with unparalleled generosity, rooted in Pashtunwali (tribal code).
Poetry Nights:
Thursday gatherings celebrate verse, blending ancient and modern themes.
Buzkashi:
The national sport involves horse riders competing to grab a headless goat carcass, a tradition dating back 3,000 years.
Kite Fighting:
Kites are flown with glass-coated strings to cut rivals’ lines.
Unique Birthday Custom:
Due to lost records during Soviet-era wars, many Afghans celebrate birthdays symbolically on January 1st.
Ethnic and Linguistic Diversity:
Home to 40+ ethnic groups, including Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks, Afghanistan recognizes Pashto and Dari (Persian) as official languages. Over 30 minor languages are also spoken.
Architectural Marvels:
Blue Mosque (Mazar-i-Sharif): A 15th-century masterpiece adorned with blue tiles and calligraphy.
Great Mosque of Herat:
A 12th-century marvel with intricate Timurid designs.
Historical Crossroads:
Afghanistan’s strategic location made it a Silk Road nexus, attracting conquerors like Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane. Its nickname, “Graveyard of Empires,” reflects its resistance to foreign rule.
National Symbols and Exports:
National Animal: The endangered snow leopard.
National Bird:
The golden eagle.
Exports:
Carpets, dried fruits (like pomegranates), and lapis lazuli—a vivid blue stone used in King Tut’s tomb.
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