Qalat, Provincial capital in Zabul Province, Afghanistan
Qalat extends across 4,820 hectares of land at an elevation of 1,550 meters, containing residential areas divided into four police districts.
The city functioned as a strategic fortress during the First Anglo-Afghan War of 1842, where Captain John Halket Craigie led a defense that earned medals for the garrison.
The population maintains traditions connected to the historical Khalaj tribe, which later transformed into the Ghilji tribe of Pashtuns in this region.
The city connects to Kandahar and Ghazni through Highway 1, with an airstrip constructed in 2006 supporting transportation and reconstruction activities.
The Tori Dam on the Tarnak River near Qalat supplies water resources to support agricultural activities and local economic development in the region.
Location: Qalat District
Elevation above the sea: 1,550 m
GPS coordinates: 32.10336,66.90658
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:56
These squares in Asia feature historical monuments, cultural centers and architectural landmarks. The locations serve as gathering points for markets, celebrations and social meetings. Visitors experience traditional games, local cuisine and regional festivals.
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Quaid-e-Azam Residency
207.1 km
Shrine of the Cloak
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Kandahar Bilingual Rock Inscription
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Camp Rhino
289.3 km
Mundigak
132.3 km
Takht-e-Sulaiman
290.2 km
Tarnak Farms
125.3 km
Gomal Zam Dam
280.5 km
Ghazni Minarets
216.5 km
Citadel of Ghazni
214.5 km
Ziarat Juniper Forest
205.5 km
Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani
125.4 km
Palace of Sultan Mas'ud III
217.3 km
Main Operating Base Price
224.1 km
Chil Zena
129.5 km
Forward Operating Base Edinburgh
257.1 km
Quetta Cantonment
209.7 km
Mosque of the Hair of the Prophet
125.6 km
Forward Operating Base Arian
210.1 km
Quetta Fort
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Lashkar Gah Mosque
246.5 km
Forward Operating Base Shawqat
257.1 km
Forward Operating Base Zeebrugge
193.7 km
Shāh Fōlādī
290.5 km
Forward Operating Base Arnhem
244.6 km
Qalat City Fort
935 m
Mausoleum of Baba Wali
128.2 kmReviews
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