Bamyan Province, Central mountainous province in Afghanistan.
The province spans 18,029 square kilometers across the Hindu Kush mountains, containing valleys, peaks, and agricultural lands at elevations reaching 3,042 meters.
The region functioned as a vital trading center during the 4th and 5th centuries, connecting the Roman Empire with Han dynasty China through the Silk Road.
The province holds numerous cave systems where Buddhist monks established living quarters and meditation spaces, carving intricate designs into the rock faces.
The economy centers on agriculture, with potato cultivation as the primary crop utilizing a seasonal shuttle system between warmer and cooler areas.
Band-e-Amir National Park features six deep blue lakes formed by natural travertine dams within the mountains of the Hindu Kush range.
Location: Afghanistan
Capital city: Bamyan
Elevation above the sea: 3,042 m
Shares border with: Sar-e Pol Province, Maidan Wardak Province, Parwan Province
GPS coordinates: 34.75000,67.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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