Bâmiyân ou Bamiyan (persan : بامیان) est une ville du centre de l’Afghanistan, capitale de la province de Bâmiyân

City

Bamyan

Bamyan with care and context

Territory type
City
Elevation
2500 m

Territory notes

The field account

Bamyan is an administrative area in Western Afghanistan, Afghanistan; verify current access and security context before traveler-facing use.

Bamyan is a city located in the central highlands of Afghanistan, in the Hazarajat region. The city is situated in a valley at an altitude of 2,500 meters and is surrounded by towering cliffs and snow-capped mountains. It is the capital of Bamyan province and is known for its history, culture, and natural beauty.

Bamyan is an ancient city, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the 4th century BC. It was an important city along the Silk Road and was a center of Buddhism from the 2nd century BC to the 7th century AD. The city is also known for the destruction of the two monumental statues of Buddha carved into the cliff face, which were dynamited by the Taliban in 2001.

The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to many other historical and cultural landmarks, such as the Bamyan Buddhas, the Citadel of Bamyan, and the Shahr-e Gholghola (City of Screams). Bamyan is also known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for trekkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. The province offers a unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty.

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Where it sits

The map marks an orientation point for this territory; it does not describe its boundary.

Geographic index

Within this territory

1 destinations in the catalogue

Sights and natural places

  1. Band-e-Amir National Park

    Nature Site · 2959 m

Visual field notes

A closer look

Bâmiyân ou Bamiyan (persan : بامیان) est une ville du centre de l’Afghanistan, capitale de la province de Bâmiyân
Bâmiyân ou Bamiyan (persan : بامیان) est une ville du centre de l’Afghanistan, capitale de la province de Bâmiyân