Shahr-e Zuhak or Zuhak City ( prs, شهر ضحاک), also known as The Red City, is a historic city ruins in
Bamyan, Afghanistan which was once home to 3,000 people. This city used to be primary defense for the basin.
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/ref> The citadel was destroyed by Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan (born Temüjin; ; xng, Temüjin, script=Latn; ., name=Temujin – August 25, 1227) was the founder and first Great Khan (Emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the List of largest empires, largest contiguous empire in history a ...
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See also
* Bamyan, Afghanistan
* Shahr-e Gholghola
Shahr-e Gholghola or Gholghola City ( prs, شهر غلغله) (also City of Screams, City of Woe, City of Sorrows) is an archaeological site located near the town of Bamyan, Afghanistan.
The Siege of Bamyan took place here in 1221 during the Mo ...
References
Hazara people
Hazarajat
Bamyan Province
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