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- Naw-Bahar Temple of Balkh
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- Silver Valley
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- Gazargah
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- The city of Zahak
☼ Sassanian Empire :(224 CE - 651 CE)
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- Maranjan Hill
- Nawbahar Hill
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- Gholghola City
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☼ Timurid dynasty :(1220 CE - 1500 CE)
- Herat Citadel
- The minarets of Herat
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☼ Barekzai dynasty :(1826 CE - 1929 CE)
☼ Mohamadzai dynasty :(1929 CE - 1978 CE)
☼ Present :(1929 CE - 2025 CE)

Maranjan Hill

Registration :
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Name of the site:
Maranjan Hill
Site type :
Mound
Location :
Balkh، Mazar e Sharif
Discovery date :
01 January 1922
Discovered by:
European archaeologists
Civilisation Era:
Islamic Caliphate 600 CE - 800 CE :
Archaeological Era :
Historical Era, Post-Classical Age
Historical Era :
Islamic Period
Researcher:
Saif Fazel
Last update :
01 January 1922

Exact Geographical Location:
Maranjan Hill is located in the southwest of Afghanistan, in Balkh province, near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The hill is situated next to the Maranjan River and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the region.

Geographical Latitude and Longitude:
Latitude: 36.7333° N
Longitude: 67.0667° E

Historical Background:
Maranjan Hill is one of the most significant areas recognized in the ancient history of Afghanistan. Artifacts discovered at this site date back to pre-Islamic and early Islamic periods. The hill was recognized in the early 20th century CE by archaeologists, and extensive research has been conducted on this site.

Architectural Features:
The architecture of Maranjan Hill includes remains of structures that demonstrate the advanced skills of ancient builders. Strong walls, towers, and religious buildings have been found at the site, reflecting the strength and artistry of the architecture of that era.

Cultural Importance:
Maranjan Hill holds great cultural and commercial significance. The artifacts discovered at this site, including pottery, coins, and artistic objects, reflect cultural and economic exchanges among various civilizations in the region.

Discoverer and Time of Discovery:
Maranjan Hill was discovered in the early 20th century CE by European archaeologists. This discovery greatly contributed to scientific and historical research on the ancient civilizations of Afghanistan and continues to be a subject of ongoing investigation and excavation.

Images / Maps credits:

  2. Mohammad Omar Parwani