Top sights in Afghanistan

The Kabul international airport (KBL) was built by engineers from the Soviet Union in 1960 when Afghanistan was trying to catch up with other developed countries in all areas, including tourism. The government planned…

Of all the natural wonders of Afghanistan, the lakes of Band-e Amir are perhaps the most out-standing. Situated in the mountainous Hazarajat at an altitude of approximately 3000m, 75km from Bamiyan, these majestic blue…

The Registan Desert is an extremely arid region and plateau located between the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar in southwestern Afghanistan. It is a 15-30 m sandy desert with areas of open rock and clay. It is…

The Minaret of Jam is an ancient Islamic monument located in the western province of Ghor in Afghanistan. It is a tall, tapered brick tower that stands approximately 65 meters (213 feet) high and is adorned with…

The Stupa of Takht-e Rostam is a Buddhist stupa-monastery located in the ancient city of Takht-e Rostam in northeastern Afghanistan. The stupa is thought to date back to the 5th or 4th century AD, and it is believed to…

In the arid north of Afghanistan, not far from the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, a modest archaeological site draws the attention of scholars, mystics, and wanderers alike. The exposed foundations and weathered stone walls…

In the heart of northern Afghanistan, the city of Mazar-e Sharif rises from the arid plains as a hub of history, spirituality, and culture. Its centerpiece — the Blue Mosque, or Rawze-e-Sharif — stands as one of the…

The Jami Masjid, Friday mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Herat, is a significant historical and architectural landmark located in the Old City of Herat, Afghanistan. It is one of the oldest and largest mosques…

The mosque Rawza Sakhi Shah-e-Mardan, also known as the Rawza-e-Sakhi Shrine, is a historical mosque located in the city of Kabul, Afghanistan. It is named after Sakhi Shah-e-Mardan, who is believed to have been a…