Baza'iGonbad
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| Baza'iGonbad Bāzā'īGonbad Bāzā'ī Gunbad, Bozaī Gumbad |
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Badakhshan Province |
| Elevation [1] | 12,600 ft (3,840 m) |
| Time zone | + 4.30 (UTC) |
Baza'iGonbad is the site of a domed tomb and nearby settlement on the right bank of the Little Pamir River, near where it joins the Ab-i Wakhan[1], in Badakhshan Province in north-eastern Afghanistan.[2] There is no evidence to indicate that the local Pamir Mountains had ever earlier supported permanent settlements. While debris of mud buildings and similar constructions can occasionally be found, they are generally seen as only indicating relatively recent occupation and have little if any evidence of a permanent character. The shrines and tombs scattered throughout the area are all of a comparatively recent character. There are also the remains of a small fort can be found near this location. It is said to have been built by Bozai, a Kyrgyz chief.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c (1972) in Adamec, Ludwig W.: Historical and Political Gazeteer of Afghanistan 1. Graz, Austria: Akadamische Druck-u. Verlangsanstalt, 47.
- ^ NGA GeoName Database. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
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