Bāmyān
Bamyan, Afghanistan
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About Bāmyān
Bamyan, also spelled Bamian or Bamiyan, is the capital of Bamyan Province in central Afghanistan. Its population of approximately 100,000 people makes it the largest city in the Hazarajat region of Afghanistan. Bamyan is at an altitude of about 8,366 feet (2,550 m) above sea level. The Bamyan Airport is located in the middle of the city. The driving distance between Bamyan and Kabul in the southeast is approximately 180 kilometres (110 mi). The Band-e-Amir National Park is to the west, about a half-hour drive from the city of Bamyan.
The Cradle of Hazara Civilization
Also known as: Bamyan
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Dec 8, 2025
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
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