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Zadian
Zadian (Pashto/Persian: زادیان) is a village in Dawlatabad District, Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan. History The Zadian Minaret (named after the village) was built by the Seljuk dynasty, during the 12th century. According to the ''Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan'', the minaret was built in 1108–09. However, some archaeological studies suggest that the date of the construction of the minaret is approximately around the year 760. As the minaret is climbable, local citizens have scaled the tower and some have fallen to their deaths in attempts. Near the minaret is the Shrine of Hazrat Saleh, which is an Islamic pilgrim site. In the 12th century, the village was missed by Genghis Khan and the invading Mongols. Archaeology has taken place in the village, including works by the French Archaeological Delegation in Afghanistan The French Archaeological Delegation in Afghanistan ( (DAFA)) was created in France in 1922 at the request of the Afghan governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zadian Minaret
The Zadian Minaret is a minaret in Zadian, Balkh Province in north Afghanistan. It is located in the remote region of the Dawlatabat District, in northwestern Balkh Province. Etymology The word 'minaret' is Arabic (منارة) and usually refers to a tower next to a mosque from which the muezzin calls the faithful to prayer. However, it can also mean lighthouse. The minaret is nameless, so it is named after the village Zadian. History The minaret was built by the Seljuk dynasty, during the 12th century. According to the ''Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan'', the minaret was built in 1108-09. However, some archaeological studies suggest that the date of the construction of the minaret is approximately around the year 760. In the 12th century, the region was missed by Genghis Khan and the invading Mongols. Archaeology has taken place in the district, including works by the French Archaeological Delegation in Afghanistan (DAFA). As the minaret is climbable, local ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawlatabad District
Dawlatabad District () is a landlocked Districts of Afghanistan, district, located in the northwestern part of Balkh province, in northern Afghanistan. The population is 101,900 people. The capital is the village of Dowlatabad, Balkh, Dowlatabad (Pop: 12,400) at 298 m height above sea level. Major ethnic groups in this district are Uzbeks, Uzbek, Turkmens, Turkmen, Tajiks, Tajik, Hazaras, Hazara, Pashtuns, Pashtun, and Arabs, Arab. History In the 12th century, the region was missed by Genghis Khan and the Mongol invasions and conquests, invading Mongols. Archaeology has taken place in the district, including works by the French Archaeological Delegation in Afghanistan (DAFA). On 14 March 2020, the Ministry of Public Health (Afghanistan), Ministry of Public Health announced that the district had its first positive case of Coronavirus disease 2019, coronavirus disease in Balkh Province, Balkh province, during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019-COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 pande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
