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πŸͺ¨ Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley: Kakrak Valley Caves

Archaeology & Antiquity Afghanistan Asia

πŸͺ¨ Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley: Kakrak Valley Caves
Buddhist cave sanctuary in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, 7th–8th centuries CE


🕐 2 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 00:10

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πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Bamiyan Province, central Afghanistan
  • Period: Carved 7th–8th centuries CE
  • Site type: Multi-chambered Buddhist cave sanctuary
  • UNESCO inscription: 2003; extended 2015

The Kakrak Valley caves are a Buddhist cave sanctuary in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, that documents monastic settlement and ...

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