Virtual Globetrotting: Afghanistan

Virtual Globetrotting: Afghanistan http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Wed, 01 May 2013 08:09:33 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[National Airlines Flight 102 crash site]]>

National Airlines Flight 102 crash site
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By: Fab
@ 2013-05-01 08:09:33
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c32_1367332518]]>

National Airlines Flight 102 crash site
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By: Fab
@ 2013-05-01 08:09:33
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c32_1367332518]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-airlines-flight-102-crash-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-airlines-flight-102-crash-site/ Wed, 01 May 2013 08:09:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/national-airlines-flight-102-crash-site/ 34.96024600 69.27686700 <![CDATA[Pul-e Khishti Mosque]]>

Pul-e Khishti Mosque
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-05 04:24:59
Pul-e Khishti Mosque is the largest mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Located in the center of old Kabul, the Pul-e Khishti Mosque can be identified by its large blue dome. The mosque originally was erected in the late 18th Century, but largely rebuilt under Zahir Shah in the late 1960s. It was damaged during recent fighting in the area, but is one of the few buildings in the area which has had restoration work done on it.
Many Kabulis assert that the imam of this mosque for many years in the early part of the 20th century was an Englishman who had converted to Islam, and that the imam returned to England after relinquishing his position at the mosque.]]>

3 CV-22s deployed
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:31:28
I think this is the CV22, it appears significantly darker than the regular Marine MV22.]]>

3 CV-22s deployed
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:31:28
I think this is the CV22, it appears significantly darker than the regular Marine MV22.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3-cv-22s-deployed/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3-cv-22s-deployed/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:31:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3-cv-22s-deployed/ 31.49649600 65.83799900 <![CDATA[Khost Mosque]]>

Khost Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:23:32]]>

Khost Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:23:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khost-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khost-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:23:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khost-mosque/ 33.33966200 69.91695500 <![CDATA[Bagher ul Oloom Mosque]]>

Bagher ul Oloom Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:18:56]]>

Bagher ul Oloom Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:18:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bagher-ul-oloom-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bagher-ul-oloom-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:18:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bagher-ul-oloom-mosque/ 34.48591400 69.11426900 <![CDATA[Masjed e Olya Rotbe Andarabi Kabul]]>

Masjed e Olya Rotbe Andarabi Kabul
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:16:18]]>

Masjed e Olya Rotbe Andarabi Kabul
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:16:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masjed-e-olya-rotbe-andarabi-kabul/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masjed-e-olya-rotbe-andarabi-kabul/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:16:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masjed-e-olya-rotbe-andarabi-kabul/ 34.51766000 69.17396100 <![CDATA[Hanzala Mosque]]>

Hanzala Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:12:12]]>

Hanzala Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:12:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hanzala-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hanzala-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:12:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hanzala-mosque/ 34.53810700 69.16452500 <![CDATA[Kabul Polytechnic Mosque]]>

Kabul Polytechnic Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:09:24]]>

Kabul Polytechnic Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 16:09:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-polytechnic-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-polytechnic-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:09:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-polytechnic-mosque/ 34.53262100 69.11665300 <![CDATA[Possible US FOB]]>

Possible US FOB
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By: nico
@ 2013-03-22 17:49:09]]>

Possible US FOB
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By: nico
@ 2013-03-22 17:49:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-us-fob/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-us-fob/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:49:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-us-fob/ 34.17413900 69.04782800 <![CDATA[FOB Sharana]]>

FOB Sharana
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By: jbottero
@ 2013-03-19 21:47:37
Forward Operating Base Sharana is located in the Paktika Province of Eastern Afghanistan. It's a hub many if not most of the construction projects and training that goes on in Afghanistan.

January, 2008 marked the beginning of four separate construction workshops for Afghan men between the ages of 18 and 60. Task Force Peacemaker ran the workshops and was made up of three combat heavy engineer construction line companies, the headquarters and support company from 864th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), out of Fort Lewis, Wash.; and 76th Engineer Vertical Detachment Company, out of Fort Knox, Ky.]]>

FOB Shank
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By: jbottero
@ 2013-03-16 21:14:49
FOB Shank (IATA: OAA, also known as Firebase Shank) is a forward operating base of the U.S. military, located in the Logar province of Eastern Afghanistan, in the north of the city of Gardez.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-shank/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-shank/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-shank/ 33.94531800 69.05937200 <![CDATA[MQ-1 Predator & MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Air Base]]>

MQ-1 Predator & MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Air Base
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 08:54:44]]>

MQ-1 Predator & MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Air Base
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 08:54:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mq-1-predator-and-mq-9-reaper-at-kandahar-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mq-1-predator-and-mq-9-reaper-at-kandahar-air-base/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:54:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mq-1-predator-and-mq-9-reaper-at-kandahar-air-base/ 31.50878200 65.85880600 <![CDATA[Martin RB-57F Canberra (NASA 928)]]>

Martin RB-57F Canberra (NASA 928)
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 08:50:57]]>

Martin RB-57F Canberra (NASA 928)
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 08:50:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-rb-57f-canberra-nasa-928/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-rb-57f-canberra-nasa-928/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:50:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-rb-57f-canberra-nasa-928/ 31.51106300 65.86215200 <![CDATA[Antonov An-124 Ruslan]]>

Antonov An-124 Ruslan
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 08:48:16]]>

Antonov An-124 Ruslan
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-02 08:48:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-124-ruslan-35/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-124-ruslan-35/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:48:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-124-ruslan-35/ 31.50053500 65.83236100 <![CDATA[German Embassy]]>

German Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 16:03:44]]>

German Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 16:03:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-embassy-14/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-embassy-14/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:03:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-embassy-14/ 34.53198200 69.17997700 <![CDATA[Iranian Embassy]]>

Iranian Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 16:00:49]]>

Iranian Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 16:00:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iranian-embassy-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iranian-embassy-6/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iranian-embassy-6/ 34.53105200 69.17472300 <![CDATA[British Embassy]]>

British Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 15:57:19]]>

British Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 15:57:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/british-embassy-12/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/british-embassy-12/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:57:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/british-embassy-12/ 34.53774300 69.14017100 <![CDATA[US Embassy]]>

US Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 15:55:17]]>

US Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-31 15:55:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-35/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-35/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:55:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-35/ 34.53350500 69.19096100 <![CDATA[Farah Airport (FAH)]]>

Farah Airport (FAH)
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-01-27 08:26:52

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Farah Airport (FAH)
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2013-01-27 08:26:52

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/farah-airport-fah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/farah-airport-fah/ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:26:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/farah-airport-fah/ 32.36785600 62.16579400 <![CDATA[Kunduz Airport (UND)]]>

Kunduz Airport (UND)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-24 01:34:09
Kunduz Airport (IATA: UND, ICAO: OAUZ) is an airport located 5 miles (8 km) south-southeast of Kunduz (also spelled Konduz),[1] a city in Kunduz Province in Afghanistan. It is also 9 miles (14 km) west of Khan Abad, 25 miles (40 km) south of the Oxus River, and 33 miles (53 km) south of the Tajikistan border.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunduz_Airport]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kunduz-airport-und/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kunduz-airport-und/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:34:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kunduz-airport-und/ 36.66628500 68.90899700 <![CDATA[Naghlu Dam]]>

Naghlu Dam
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-14 03:41:35]]>

Naghlu Dam
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-14 03:41:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naghlu-dam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naghlu-dam/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:41:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/naghlu-dam/ 34.64096700 69.71716800 <![CDATA[Mahipar Hydroelectric Power]]>

Mahipar Hydroelectric Power
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-14 03:37:52]]>

Mahipar Hydroelectric Power
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-14 03:37:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mahipar-hydroelectric-power/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mahipar-hydroelectric-power/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:37:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mahipar-hydroelectric-power/ 34.55584500 69.47875700 <![CDATA[Pol-e Khomri-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant]]>

Pol-e Khomri-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-14 03:27:44]]>

Pol-e Khomri-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-14 03:27:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pol-e-khomri-1-hydroelectric-power-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pol-e-khomri-1-hydroelectric-power-plant/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:27:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pol-e-khomri-1-hydroelectric-power-plant/ 35.98150100 68.68783200 <![CDATA[FOB Farah]]>

FOB Farah
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By: giove
@ 2012-10-26 06:02:17]]>

FOB Farah
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By: giove
@ 2012-10-26 06:02:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-farah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-farah/ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:02:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-farah/ 32.30494400 62.16596600 <![CDATA[Blimp]]>

Blimp
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By: giove
@ 2012-10-26 01:50:53
Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment is an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platform. There are more than 300 RAID systems are deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Electro-optic infrared, radar, flash and acoustic detectors elevated by tethered aerostats and on 100-ft. telescoping tower systems enable warfighters in forward operating bases to “see” and know what threats and other activities are taking place far beyond the perimeter. This persistent surveillance provides warfighters with significantly increased safety and security.
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Aviation Exhibition at OMAR Mine Museum in Kabul

Aviation Exhibition at OMAR Mine Museum in Kabul
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By: Fab
@ 2012-10-07 23:01:10
http://www.aviationmuseum.eu/World/Middle-East/Afghanistan/Kabul/OMAR_Mine_Museum.htm
http://blog.vm.ee/2008/09/visit-to-the-omar-mine-museum-omar-miinimuuseumi-kulastus/
http://thruafghaneyes.blogspot.com/2007/03/omar-museum.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aviation-exhibition-at-omar-mine-museum-in-kabul/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aviation-exhibition-at-omar-mine-museum-in-kabul/ Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:01:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aviation-exhibition-at-omar-mine-museum-in-kabul/ 34.51903500 69.19691300 <![CDATA[Camp Bastion]]>

Camp Bastion
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By: KRL
@ 2012-07-06 12:25:12
Main British base in Afghanistan.

Links below showing site photo and confirm co-ordinates:

http://www.motca.gov.af/?id=64]]>

Camp Bastion
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By: KRL
@ 2012-07-06 12:25:12
Main British base in Afghanistan.

Links below showing site photo and confirm co-ordinates:

http://www.motca.gov.af/?id=64]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-bastion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-bastion/ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:25:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-bastion/ 31.86997700 64.20272800 <![CDATA[Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif]]>

Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-08 13:45:55]]>

Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-08 13:45:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-mosque-in-mazar-i-sharif/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-mosque-in-mazar-i-sharif/ Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:45:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/blue-mosque-in-mazar-i-sharif/ 36.70898000 67.11086000 <![CDATA[Ahmad Shah Durrani's Tomb and Mosque Complex]]>

Ahmad Shah Durrani's Tomb and Mosque Complex
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-08 13:37:55]]>

Ahmad Shah Durrani's Tomb and Mosque Complex
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-08 13:37:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahmad-shah-durranis-tomb-and-mosque-complex/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahmad-shah-durranis-tomb-and-mosque-complex/ Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:37:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ahmad-shah-durranis-tomb-and-mosque-complex/ 31.61941900 65.70739400 <![CDATA[Great Mosque of Herat]]>

Great Mosque of Herat
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-07 02:09:42]]>

Great Mosque of Herat
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-07 02:09:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-herat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-herat/ Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:09:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-mosque-of-herat/ 34.34295000 62.19617000 <![CDATA[Citadel of Herat]]>

Citadel of Herat
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-07 02:05:42
At last, nice updates for major Afghan locations...]]>

Citadel of Herat
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-04-07 02:05:42
At last, nice updates for major Afghan locations...]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citadel-of-herat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citadel-of-herat/ Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:05:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/citadel-of-herat/ 34.34598000 62.18860000 <![CDATA[Sarposa jail, Kandahar]]>

Sarposa jail, Kandahar
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-03-20 13:16:16]]>

Sarposa jail, Kandahar
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-03-20 13:16:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sarposa-jail-kandahar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sarposa-jail-kandahar/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:16:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sarposa-jail-kandahar/ 31.61936921 65.66858232 <![CDATA[No Drugs]]>

No Drugs
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-03-20 08:54:39]]>

No Drugs
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By: hhgygy
@ 2012-03-20 08:54:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/no-drugs/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/no-drugs/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:54:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/no-drugs/ 31.57836200 65.83154800 <![CDATA[Ministry of Communication Headquarters (tallest building in Afghanistan)]]>

Ministry of Communication Headquarters (tallest building in Afghanistan)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-18 18:12:36]]>

Ministry of Communication Headquarters (tallest building in Afghanistan)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-18 18:12:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-communication-headquarters-tallest-building-in-afghanistan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-communication-headquarters-tallest-building-in-afghanistan/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:12:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ministry-of-communication-headquarters-tallest-building-in-afghanistan/ 34.51976700 69.17582800 <![CDATA[Noshaq (Highest point of Afghanistan)]]>

Noshaq (Highest point of Afghanistan)
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-11-29 20:09:15
Noshaq (or Nowshak) is the highest mountain in Afghanistan and the second highest independent peak of the Hindu Kush after Tirich Mir]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/noshaq-highest-point-of-afghanistan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/noshaq-highest-point-of-afghanistan/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:09:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/noshaq-highest-point-of-afghanistan/ 36.43026000 71.82552300 <![CDATA[Intercontinental Hotel (attacked by Taliban militants - 28 Jun 2011)]]>

Intercontinental Hotel (attacked by Taliban militants - 28 Jun 2011)

Intercontinental Hotel (attacked by Taliban militants - 28 Jun 2011)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2011-06-28 15:23:36
Kabul's Intercontinental hotel attacked by Taliban militants:
A commando squad of at least five Taliban suicide bombers attacked a famous Kabul hotel where senior Afghan officials were staying, waging a battle with security forces that lasted for hours.

http://www.intercontinentalkabul.com/
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/intercontinental-hotel-attacked-by-taliban-militants-28-jun-2011/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/intercontinental-hotel-attacked-by-taliban-militants-28-jun-2011/ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:23:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/intercontinental-hotel-attacked-by-taliban-militants-28-jun-2011/ 34.53712800 69.12559600 <![CDATA[PRT Herat - Italian base]]>

PRT Herat - Italian base
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By: giove
@ 2011-05-30 02:04:35
Provincial reconstruction team]]>

PRT Herat - Italian base
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By: giove
@ 2011-05-30 02:04:35
Provincial reconstruction team]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prt-herat-italian-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prt-herat-italian-base/ Mon, 30 May 2011 02:04:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/prt-herat-italian-base/ 34.37969500 62.18551400 <![CDATA[Noshaq]]>

Noshaq
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-11 18:11:31
Noshaq (or Nowshak) is the highest mountain in Afghanistan and the second highest independent peak of the Hindu Kush after Tirich Mir (7,690 m (25,230 ft)). Noshaq is located in the northeastern corner of the country along the Durand line which marks the border with Pakistan. It is the westernmost 7,000 m (22,966 ft) peak in the world. The north and west sides of the mountain are in Afghanistan whereas the south and eastern sides are in Pakistan]]>

Balkh / Bactra
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-03-02 14:06:00
Balkh was an ancient city and centre of Zoroastrianism in what is now northern Afghanistan. Today it is a small town in the province of Balkh, about 20 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital, Mazar-e Sharif, and some 74 km (46 miles) south of the Amu Darya River. It was one of the major cities of Khorasan. Marco Polo described Balkh as a "noble and great city".

The ancient city of Balkh was under the Greeks renamed Bactra, giving its name to Bactria. It was mostly known as the centre and capital of Bactria or Takharistan. Balkh is now for the most part a mass of ruins, situated some 12 km from the right bank of the seasonally flowing Balkh River, at an elevation of about 365 m (1,200 ft).]]>

Ahmad Shah Massoud memorial
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By: giove
@ 2011-01-05 01:48:03
Ahmad Shah Massoud (احمد شاه مسعود- Aḥmad Šāh Mas‘ūd; September 2, 1953 – September 9, 2001) was a Kabul University engineering student turned military leader who played a leading role in driving the Soviet army out of Afghanistan, earning him the name Lion of Panjshir. His followers call him Āmir Sāhib-e Shahīd (Our Beloved Martyred Commander). A devout Sunni Muslim reportedly also always carrying a book of Sufi mystic Ghazali with him, he strongly rejected the interpretations of Islam followed by the Taliban, Al Qaeda or the Saudi establishment. His followers not only saw him as a military commander but also as a spiritual leader.]]>

Kajaki dam
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By: giove
@ 2011-01-03 08:06:19
The Kajakai Dam is one of the two major hydroelectric power dams of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, located on the Helmand River. It is located 100 miles (161 km) north-west of Kandahar City. It has a dual function, to provide electricity and to irrigate some 650,000 acres (1800 km²) of an otherwise arid land. Water discharging from the dam traverses some 300 miles (500 km) of downstream irrigation canals feeding farmland. It currently produces 33 megawatts of electricity.[1]

It is 320 feet (100 m) high and 887 feet (270 m) long, with a storage capacity of 973,000 acre-feet (1.2 km³) of water. The dam is the main watershed for the Sistan Basin.
see also:
http://cryptome.org/eyeball/kajaki-dam/kajaki-dam.htm]]>

Kabul University
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-03 05:39:33]]>

Kabul University
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-03 05:39:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-university/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-university/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:39:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-university/ 34.51608700 69.13438800 <![CDATA[Polytechnical University of Kabul]]>

Polytechnical University of Kabul
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-03 05:09:53
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytechnical_University_of_Kabul]]>

Polytechnical University of Kabul
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-03 05:09:53
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytechnical_University_of_Kabul]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polytechnical-university-of-kabul/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polytechnical-university-of-kabul/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:09:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polytechnical-university-of-kabul/ 34.53379200 69.11994700 <![CDATA[Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation (OMAR) Mine Museum]]>

Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation (OMAR) Mine Museum

Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation (OMAR) Mine Museum
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-10-31 13:28:25
Located in Kabul, Afghanistan, the OMAR Mine Museum contains a collection of 51 types of land mines out of the 53 used in Afghanistan over the years. The collection includes unexploded ordnance, cluster bombs and airdrop bombs used by the U.S. invasion in 2002.

OMAR stands for the Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation.

Apart from mines, the museum displays a variety of other military hardware from wars fought in Afghanistan over the recent decades, including artillery, surface-to-air missiles, and a collection of Soviet military aircraft.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organization-for-mine-clearance-and-afghan-rehabilitation-omar-mine-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organization-for-mine-clearance-and-afghan-rehabilitation-omar-mine-museum/ Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:28:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/organization-for-mine-clearance-and-afghan-rehabilitation-omar-mine-museum/ 34.55986100 69.20184000 <![CDATA[Darunta Dam]]>

Darunta Dam
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 13:32:52
Soviet-built, today in very poor shape.
On the Kabul River upstream from Jalalabad.

Scumbag From Hell a.k.a. Osama bin Laden had a terrorist training camp just hour or less walk from here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/darunta-dam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/darunta-dam/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:32:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/darunta-dam/ 34.48448600 70.36331200 <![CDATA[Behsood Bridge over the Kabul River]]>

Behsood Bridge over the Kabul River
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 11:22:35]]>

Behsood Bridge over the Kabul River
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 11:22:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/behsood-bridge-over-the-kabul-river/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/behsood-bridge-over-the-kabul-river/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:22:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/behsood-bridge-over-the-kabul-river/ 34.44386700 70.45987100 <![CDATA[Skidded Off The Runway?]]>

Skidded Off The Runway?
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 10:59:56
The location of this makes me think it skidded off the runway and then it was just left there.]]>

Skidded Off The Runway?
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 10:59:56
The location of this makes me think it skidded off the runway and then it was just left there.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skidded-off-the-runway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skidded-off-the-runway/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:59:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skidded-off-the-runway/ 34.40786600 70.48733700 <![CDATA[Bomb Crater]]>

Bomb Crater
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 10:59:45
Near the northwest section of runway at the Jalalabad Airport; possibly from the Soviet era?]]>

Bomb Crater
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 10:59:45
Near the northwest section of runway at the Jalalabad Airport; possibly from the Soviet era?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-crater/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-crater/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:59:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-crater/ 34.40664400 70.49143600 <![CDATA[Jalalabad Airport]]>

Jalalabad Airport
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2010-09-30 08:21:38

Current imagery (Sept '10) is pre-U.S. construction on the site.
U.S. troops and Afghan workers constructed Forward Operating Base Fenty on the Jalalabad Airfield in 2007.
--http://www.stripes.com/news/expansion-planned-for-afghanistan-airfield-1.66410]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jalalabad-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jalalabad-airport/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:21:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jalalabad-airport/ 34.40110300 70.49686400 <![CDATA[No entry]]>

No entry
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-09-17 07:20:20]]>

No entry
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-09-17 07:20:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/no-entry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/no-entry/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:20:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/no-entry/ 34.56188400 69.21916200 <![CDATA[Bagram Air Base]]>

Bagram Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-08-09 16:53:28
Bagram Air Base - known and referred to by US military as Bagram Airfield - is a militarized airport and housing complex that is located next to the ancient city of Bagram, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) southeast of Charikar in Parwan province of Afghanistan.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bagram-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bagram-air-base/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:53:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bagram-air-base/ 34.94739000 69.26387400 <![CDATA[Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge]]>

Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-07-26 11:59:09
The Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge is a road and rail bridge across the river Amu Darya in the northern Balkh province of Afghanistan, which connects the town of Hairatan with Termez in Uzbekistan. The bridge was built by the Soviet Union in 1982 to supply its troops in Afghanistan.

It is the only way to across the Uzbek–Afghan border, the nearest bridge across the Amu Darya being at Kelif, some 120 kilometers (74.5 mi) to the west, crossing the Turkmen-Afghan border.

The bridge was closed in May 1997 when the Taliban forces took control of the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, forcing their enemies living in northern Afghanistan to retreat into Uzbekistan. It reopened on December 9, 2001.[1] Work began in January 2010 to extend the railway to Mazar-i-Sharif.]]>

Bala Morghab FOB
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By: giove
@ 2010-07-14 07:43:42
Italian army base in north Afghanistan, near Turkmenistan border, with US and Afghan army]]>

Bala Morghab FOB
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By: giove
@ 2010-07-14 07:43:42
Italian army base in north Afghanistan, near Turkmenistan border, with US and Afghan army]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bala-morghab-fob/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bala-morghab-fob/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:43:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bala-morghab-fob/ 35.58124500 63.33034500 <![CDATA[Salang tunnel (north portal)]]>

Salang tunnel (north portal)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-04-29 14:17:40
The Salang tunnel located in Parwan province is a link between northern and southern Afghanistan crossing the Hindukush mountain range under the difficult Salang Pass.

The Salang Tunnel is the only pass going in a north-south direction to remain in use throughout the year.

It is known for a deadly fire which occurred in November 1982, and several avalanche incidents. A series of avalanches led to the deaths of as many as 166 people in February 2010 either as a direct result of the avalanche or through being trapped.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salang-tunnel-north-portal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salang-tunnel-north-portal/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:17:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salang-tunnel-north-portal/ 35.32219900 69.02686400 <![CDATA[Tajbeg (Queen's) Palace]]>

Tajbeg (Queen's) Palace
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By: LancelotLink
@ 2010-03-31 10:50:40
Tajbeg Palace is a Palace built in the 1920s and located about ten miles (16 km) outside of the center of Kabul, Afghanistan. The stately mansion sits atop a knoll among snow-covered foothills where the Afghan royal family once hunted and picnicked. It should not be confused with Darul Aman Palace, which is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) northeast from Tajbeg.

Built during the era of King Amanullah, this palace was home of the queen. European architects were hired by the royal court to build of a new city quarter called "Darulaman", of which the Taj-Beg palace is one of the most impressive landmarks.]]>

Id Gah Mosque
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By: kkeps
@ 2010-02-15 14:27:34
Id Gah Mosque or Eid Gah Mosque is the second largest mosque in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, where 2 million people offer Eid prayers twice a year. Id Gah Mosque was commissioned by Babur the ruler of the Mughal empire before being renovated on a large scale by King Abdur Rahman Khan in 1893 or before. It is said that Babur used stones imported from india to build the mosque, building huge mosques where used as propaganda during mughal rule. Another story relates Jahangir was the original builder of this mosque. Located in the Shar-e_barq of Kabul, which is under development, the mosque is located in the wealthiest part of the capital. It is also an unofficial political center because of its large influence on governmental decisions.]]>

Old Russian An-12"Cub"
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-12-16 13:27:47]]>

Old Russian An-12"Cub"
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-12-16 13:27:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-russian-an-12-cub/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-russian-an-12-cub/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:27:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-russian-an-12-cub/ 34.93249893 69.25823975 <![CDATA[Minaret of Jam]]>

Minaret of Jam
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-09 00:49:39
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the second tallest brick minaret in the world.]]>

Minaret of Jam
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-12-09 00:49:39
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the second tallest brick minaret in the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minaret-of-jam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minaret-of-jam/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:49:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minaret-of-jam/ 34.39631000 64.51624900 <![CDATA[Qala i Jangi fortress]]>

Qala i Jangi fortress
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By: giove
@ 2009-12-05 03:54:17
The Battle of Qala-i-Jangi took place between November 25 and December 1, 2001, in Northern Afghanistan. It began with the uprising of Taliban prisoners held at Qala-i-Jangi fortress, and escalated into one of the bloodiest engagements of the War in Afghanistan. Northern Alliance fighters, assisted by British and American special forces, took seven days to finally quell the revolt, leaving only 86 prisoners alive out of an original 300.

Among the survivors were two American citizens fighting with the Taliban, Yaser Esam Hamdi and John Walker Lindh.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qala-i-jangi-fortress-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qala-i-jangi-fortress-1/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:54:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qala-i-jangi-fortress-1/ 36.66709400 66.98759100 <![CDATA[Latest purported sighting of Osama Bin Laden]]>

Latest purported sighting of Osama Bin Laden

Latest purported sighting of Osama Bin Laden
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-12-04 07:52:14
From article below:
"A Taliban detainee in Pakistan claims to have information about Osama Bin Laden's whereabouts in January or February of this year."]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/latest-purported-sighting-of-osama-bin-laden/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/latest-purported-sighting-of-osama-bin-laden/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:52:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/latest-purported-sighting-of-osama-bin-laden/ 33.54797598 68.43297958 <![CDATA[Kabul Zoo]]>

Kabul Zoo
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-11-15 04:02:21
As of 2009, the zoo houses 36 species of fish and 42 species of birds and mammals, among them two lions (who replaced Marjan after his death in 2002) and Afghanistan's only pig. As many as 10,000 people visit during the weekends.[
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-zoo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-zoo/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:02:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kabul-zoo/ 34.50939000 69.15514800 <![CDATA[Massoud square - Attack on Italian force]]>

Massoud square - Attack on Italian force

Massoud square - Attack on Italian force
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By: giove
@ 2009-09-17 06:31:38
In the suicide attack of 17 September 2009 6 Italian paratroopers of the Folgore Brigade were killed.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/massoud-square-attack-on-italian-force/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/massoud-square-attack-on-italian-force/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:31:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/massoud-square-attack-on-italian-force/ 34.53677000 69.19308000 <![CDATA[Agam Primary school CIA HQ in Tora Bora]]>

Agam Primary school CIA HQ in Tora Bora
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By: giove
@ 2009-09-10 01:52:44
Used in Nov & Dec 2001 as HQ for
+ Team Juliet, part of Jawbreaker (CIA)
+ ODA 563
+ TF 11 (1st SFOD-D)

Pictures in: "Kill bin Laden" by Dalton Fury
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/agam-primary-school-cia-hq-in-tora-bora/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/agam-primary-school-cia-hq-in-tora-bora/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:52:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/agam-primary-school-cia-hq-in-tora-bora/ 34.19114900 70.27532500 <![CDATA[Tarnak Farms - Former Al Qaeda training camp]]>

Tarnak Farms - Former Al Qaeda training camp

Tarnak Farms - Former Al Qaeda training camp
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-07-15 19:22:02
Tarnak Farms refers to a former Al Qaeda training camp near Kandahar, Afghanistan.

The camp is very near the Kandahar airport.

The Al-Qaeda camp is alleged to have offered training constructing bombs, using poisons, urban warfare, andassassination. American counter-terrorism analysts assert that their sources claim all the camp's trainees had to attend Al Qaeda's Al Farouq camp first. American counter-terrorism analysts assert that their sources claim that all trainees have to be prepared to serve as suicide bombers.

After the United States forces took over the airport they used the ruins for their own training exercises.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tarnak-farms-former-al-qaeda-training-camp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tarnak-farms-former-al-qaeda-training-camp/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:22:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tarnak-farms-former-al-qaeda-training-camp/ 31.45458600 65.82797500 <![CDATA[Kandahar Air Base]]>

Kandahar Air Base
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By: KRL
@ 2009-07-15 08:31:52
New, slightly blurry imagery shows extensive camp, ammo and fuel storage areas. Coalition Base. Several fixed wing and helicopter types visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kandahar-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kandahar-air-base/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:31:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kandahar-air-base/ 31.50095800 65.84844600 <![CDATA[Faizabad Airport (FBD)]]>

Faizabad Airport (FBD)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:45:24]]>

Faizabad Airport (FBD)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:45:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/faizabad-airport-fbd/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/faizabad-airport-fbd/ Sun, 24 May 2009 07:45:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/faizabad-airport-fbd/ 37.12007800 70.51973900 <![CDATA[Taloqan Airport (TQN)]]>

Taloqan Airport (TQN)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:45:21]]>

Taloqan Airport (TQN)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:45:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taloqan-airport-tqn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taloqan-airport-tqn/ Sun, 24 May 2009 07:45:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/taloqan-airport-tqn/ 36.77104900 69.53213700 <![CDATA[Chaghcharan Airport (CCN)]]>

Chaghcharan Airport (CCN)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:30:19]]>

Chaghcharan Airport (CCN)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:30:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chaghcharan-airport-ccn/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chaghcharan-airport-ccn/ Sun, 24 May 2009 07:30:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chaghcharan-airport-ccn/ 34.52678800 65.27231500 <![CDATA[Bost Airport (BST)]]>

Bost Airport (BST)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:23:54]]>

Bost Airport (BST)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-24 07:23:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bost-airport-bst/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bost-airport-bst/ Sun, 24 May 2009 07:23:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bost-airport-bst/ 31.55941000 64.36517100 <![CDATA[Soviet army tank graveyard]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:51:43
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:51:43
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-2/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:51:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-2/ 34.56250300 69.31489500 <![CDATA[Soviet army tank graveyard]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:50:25
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:50:25
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-1/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:50:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-1/ 34.55421000 69.31413400 <![CDATA[Soviet army tank graveyard]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:47:57
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.
]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:47:57
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:47:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard/ 34.54893900 69.31793700 <![CDATA[Roberts ridge]]>

Roberts ridge
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-11 10:08:45
In the early morning hours of March 4, 2002, on a mountaintop called Takur Ghar in southeastern Afghanistan, al Qaeda soldiers fired on an MH-47E helicopter carrying a
Special Operations Forces (SOF) reconnaissance element. This fire resulted in a Navy SEAL, ABH1 Neal Roberts, falling out of the helicopter, and began a chain of events
culminating in one of the most intense small-unit firefights of the war against terrorism;
the death of all the al Qaeda terrorists defending the mountain top; and, sadly, resulting also in the death of seven U.S. servicemen. Despite these losses, the U.S. forces involved in this fight again distinguished themselves by conspicuous bravery. Their countless acts of heroism demonstrated the best of America’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) as Army, Navy and Air Force special operators fought side by side to save one of their own, and each other, and in the process secured the mountain top and inflicted serious loss on the al Qaeda.

www.armyaircrews.com/chinook.html]]>

Salang tunnel south entrance
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-11 09:57:27
One of the key point of the Afghan war 1979-1988]]>

Salang tunnel south entrance
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-11 09:57:27
One of the key point of the Afghan war 1979-1988]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salang-tunnel-south-entrance/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salang-tunnel-south-entrance/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:57:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salang-tunnel-south-entrance/ 35.30651000 69.04907200 <![CDATA[Emergency hospital in Lashkar-gah]]>

Emergency hospital in Lashkar-gah
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-11 09:43:35
In today’s conflicts 90% of victims are civilians.
Every year war destroys the lives of millions of people around the world.

Emergency is an independent and neutral Italian organization founded in order to provide free, high quality medical and surgical treatment to the civilian victims of war, landmines and poverty.

Emergency promotes a culture of solidarity, peace and respect for human rights.

The work of Emergency around the world is possible thanks to the help of thousands of volunteers and supporters.
from www.emergency.it]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/emergency-hospital-in-lashkar-gah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/emergency-hospital-in-lashkar-gah/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:43:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/emergency-hospital-in-lashkar-gah/ 31.58129600 64.35527100 <![CDATA[Shindand airfield]]>

Shindand airfield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-05 07:45:43
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/654334#comment]]>

Shindand airfield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-05 07:45:43
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/654334#comment]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shindand-airfield/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shindand-airfield/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:45:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shindand-airfield/ 33.39024500 62.26441400 <![CDATA[Camp Phoenix]]>

Camp Phoenix
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-04 14:11:22]]>

Camp Phoenix
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-04 14:11:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-phoenix/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-phoenix/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:11:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-phoenix/ 34.54771100 69.25820900 <![CDATA[FOB Orgun-E]]>

FOB Orgun-E
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-04 11:23:14]]>

FOB Orgun-E
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-04 11:23:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-orgun-e/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-orgun-e/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:23:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fob-orgun-e/ 32.93442400 69.15666100 <![CDATA[Camp Eggers]]>

Camp Eggers
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-03 00:41:05]]>

Camp Eggers
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-03 00:41:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-eggers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-eggers/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:41:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-eggers/ 34.53052200 69.18039900 <![CDATA[Camp Rhino]]>

Camp Rhino
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-02 08:03:19
Forward Operating Base (FOB) Rhino, also known as Camp Rhino, was the first US land base established in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Located in the harsh Registan Desert 100 nautical miles (190 km) southwest of Kandahar, the FOB was captured by what is regarded as the longest amphibious raid in history.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-rhino/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-rhino/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:03:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-rhino/ 30.48632000 64.52505500 <![CDATA[Camp Dragon]]>

Camp Dragon
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-02-28 16:12:15]]>

Camp Dragon
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-02-28 16:12:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-dragon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-dragon/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:12:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-dragon/ 34.94703800 69.25633200 <![CDATA[Possible Osama Bin Laden location]]>

Possible Osama Bin Laden location
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By: dawurz
@ 2009-02-19 00:05:00
Thomas W. Gillespie and John A. Agnew, professors of geography at UCLA, published "Finding Osama bin Laden: An Application of Biogeographic Theories and Satellite Imagery" in the MIT International Review (web.mit.edu/mitir).

This location is labeled "Structure C" in their report.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location-2/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:05:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location-2/ 33.88945900 70.11330800 <![CDATA[Possible Osama Bin Laden location]]>

Possible Osama Bin Laden location
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By: dawurz
@ 2009-02-18 23:59:47
Thomas W. Gillespie and John A. Agnew, professors of geography at UCLA, published "Finding Osama bin Laden: An Application of Biogeographic Theories and Satellite Imagery" in the MIT International Review (web.mit.edu/mitir).

This location is labeled "Structure B" in their report.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location-1/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:59:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location-1/ 33.91293200 70.09590600 <![CDATA[Possible Osama Bin Laden location]]>

Possible Osama Bin Laden location
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By: dawurz
@ 2009-02-18 23:52:36
Thomas W. Gillespie and John A. Agnew, professors of geography at UCLA, published "Finding Osama bin Laden: An Application of Biogeographic Theories and Satellite Imagery" in the MIT International Review (web.mit.edu/mitir).

This location is labeled "Structure A" in their report.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:52:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-osama-bin-laden-location/ 33.90256800 70.09375000 <![CDATA[Vehicle kicking up serious dust]]>

Vehicle kicking up serious dust
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-07-24 16:26:17
Almost a mile long trail of dust/dirt]]>

Vehicle kicking up serious dust
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-07-24 16:26:17
Almost a mile long trail of dust/dirt]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vehicle-kicking-up-serious-dust/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vehicle-kicking-up-serious-dust/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:26:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vehicle-kicking-up-serious-dust/ 31.73961900 64.24179200 <![CDATA[Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley]]>

Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley

Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
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By: voldude123
@ 2007-05-28 19:01:57
The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley represent the artistic and religious developments which from the 1st to the 13th centuries characterized ancient Bakhtria, integrating various cultural influences into the Gandhara school of Buddhist art. The area contains numerous Buddhist monastic ensembles and sanctuaries, as well as fortified edifices from the Islamic period. The site is also testimony to the tragic destruction by the Taliban of the two standing Buddha statues, which shook the world in March 2001.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cultural-landscape-and-archaeological-remains-of-the-bamiyan-valley/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cultural-landscape-and-archaeological-remains-of-the-bamiyan-valley/ Mon, 28 May 2007 19:01:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cultural-landscape-and-archaeological-remains-of-the-bamiyan-valley/ 34.84693900 67.82525000 <![CDATA[Qala i Jangi fortress]]>

Qala i Jangi fortress
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By: winsettz
@ 2007-03-29 22:27:04
A 19th Persian fortress converted to a prison, site of a Taliban POW uprising in November 2001.]]>

Qala i Jangi fortress
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By: winsettz
@ 2007-03-29 22:27:04
A 19th Persian fortress converted to a prison, site of a Taliban POW uprising in November 2001.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qala-i-jangi-fortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qala-i-jangi-fortress/ Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:27:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/qala-i-jangi-fortress/ 36.75937800 66.90064400 <![CDATA[Sari Chawki Kunduz]]>

Sari Chawki Kunduz
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By: mstoess
@ 2007-01-14 11:22:50
The central square of the north afghan city Kunduz.]]>

Sari Chawki Kunduz
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By: mstoess
@ 2007-01-14 11:22:50
The central square of the north afghan city Kunduz.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sari-chawki-kunduz/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sari-chawki-kunduz/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:22:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sari-chawki-kunduz/ 36.72854900 68.86781900 <![CDATA[Band-e Amir]]>

Band-e Amir
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By: mstoess
@ 2007-01-14 07:16:42
Six deep blue lakes somewhere in the mountain desert of north Afghanistan. Breathtaking!]]>

Band-e Amir
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By: mstoess
@ 2007-01-14 07:16:42
Six deep blue lakes somewhere in the mountain desert of north Afghanistan. Breathtaking!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/band-e-amir/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/band-e-amir/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:16:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/band-e-amir/ 34.83085500 67.21178100 <![CDATA[Destroyed Buddha Statues at Bamian]]>

Destroyed Buddha Statues at Bamian
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By: mstoess
@ 2006-09-03 14:11:24]]>

Destroyed Buddha Statues at Bamian
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By: mstoess
@ 2006-09-03 14:11:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyed-buddha-statues-at-bamian/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyed-buddha-statues-at-bamian/ Sun, 03 Sep 2006 14:11:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyed-buddha-statues-at-bamian/ 34.83069992 67.82379913 <![CDATA[Mogul Garden Baghi Babar]]>

Mogul Garden Baghi Babar
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By: mstoess
@ 2006-09-03 12:27:10]]>

Mogul Garden Baghi Babar
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By: mstoess
@ 2006-09-03 12:27:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogul-garden-baghi-babar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogul-garden-baghi-babar/ Sun, 03 Sep 2006 12:27:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mogul-garden-baghi-babar/ 34.50244500 69.15880700 <![CDATA["Police" or "Polis" writing]]>

"Police" or "Polis" writing
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By: dda
@ 2006-08-28 12:55:31]]>

"Police" or "Polis" writing
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By: dda
@ 2006-08-28 12:55:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/police-or-polis-writing/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/police-or-polis-writing/ Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:55:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/police-or-polis-writing/ 34.52848400 69.24335000 <![CDATA[Packing tape over Afghanistan]]>

Packing tape over Afghanistan
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-19 12:52:17]]>

Packing tape over Afghanistan
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-19 12:52:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/packing-tape-over-afghanistan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/packing-tape-over-afghanistan/ Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:52:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/packing-tape-over-afghanistan/ 34.08394300 68.74145500 <![CDATA[Shahr-i-Ghulghulah]]>

Shahr-i-Ghulghulah
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-06-15 19:43:21
From whc.unesco.org:

Shahr-i Ghulghulah is a fortified citadel situated on a hill in
the centre of the Bamiyan Valley, and dates from 6th to 10th
cent. CE.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shahr-i-ghulghulah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shahr-i-ghulghulah/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:43:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shahr-i-ghulghulah/ 34.82023900 67.83865800 <![CDATA[Empty Niche of the Small Buddha, Bamiyan Cliff]]>

Empty Niche of the Small Buddha, Bamiyan Cliff
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-06-15 19:14:58
From whc.unesco.org:

Bamiyan Cliff is located on the north side of the valley, and
includes the two colossal niches that contained the large
standing Buddha figures (55m and 38m), dating from 3rd to
5th century CE, one of the them the tallest in the world.
They were destroyed by the Taliban in March 2001. In
16th century CE, the site is reported to have contained
some 12,000 caves, forming a large ensemble of Buddhist
monasteries, chapels and sanctuaries, along the foothills of
the valley. A preliminary geophysical exploration in 2002
has indicated the presence of ancient roads and wall
structures. In several of the caves and niches, often linked
with communicating galleries, there are remains of wall
paintings. There are also remains of seated Buddha figures.]]>

Empty Niche of the Great Buddha, Bamiyan Cliff

Empty Niche of the Great Buddha, Bamiyan Cliff
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-06-15 19:06:23
From whc.unesco.org:

Bamiyan Cliff is located on the north side of the valley, and
includes the two colossal niches that contained the large
standing Buddha figures (55m and 38m), dating from 3rd to
5th century CE, one of the them the tallest in the world.
They were destroyed by the Taliban in March 2001. In
16th century CE, the site is reported to have contained
some 12,000 caves, forming a large ensemble of Buddhist
monasteries, chapels and sanctuaries, along the foothills of
the valley. A preliminary geophysical exploration in 2002
has indicated the presence of ancient roads and wall
structures. In several of the caves and niches, often linked
with communicating galleries, there are remains of wall
paintings. There are also remains of seated Buddha figures.]]>

Zar Kowl
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 08:31:55]]>

Zar Kowl
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 08:31:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zar-kowl/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zar-kowl/ Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:31:55 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/zar-kowl/ 37.44215500 73.69216900 <![CDATA[Shiveh]]>

Shiveh
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 07:56:39]]>

Shiveh
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 07:56:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shiveh/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shiveh/ Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:56:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shiveh/ 37.38761700 71.34693100 <![CDATA[Kowl-e Chaqmaqtin]]>

Kowl-e Chaqmaqtin
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 07:33:04]]>

Kowl-e Chaqmaqtin
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 07:33:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kowl-e-chaqmaqtin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kowl-e-chaqmaqtin/ Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:33:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kowl-e-chaqmaqtin/ 37.22923500 74.17625400 <![CDATA[Hauz-i-Dorāh]]>

Hauz-i-Dorāh
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 06:36:12
In the Hindu Kush mountains, a few miles from the Dorah Pass, a traveled route into Pakistan.]]>

Hauz-i-Dorāh
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-11-29 06:36:12
In the Hindu Kush mountains, a few miles from the Dorah Pass, a traveled route into Pakistan.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hauz-i-dor-h/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hauz-i-dor-h/ Tue, 29 Nov 2005 06:36:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hauz-i-dor-h/ 36.11832500 71.20994600