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An Afghan laborer works at the ninth-century Noh Gonbad mosque in Balkh province. (File/AFP)

Ancient nine-domed mosque bears witness to Afghanistan’s Islamic past

Noh Gonbad or Hajj Piyada Mosque is located 3 km from Balkh city
Its style is reminiscent of early decades of the Abbasid Caliphate

By PARWIZ KAROKHAIL · 30 July 2023

Future president? Afghan strongman mulls bid for highest office

Future president? Afghan strongman mulls bid for highest office

By AFP · 06 February 2018

The mysterious, ancient Nine Domes Mosque of northern Afghanistan

The mysterious, ancient Nine Domes Mosque of northern Afghanistan

By AFP · 06 January 2018

Afghan army chief, defense minister resign following attack

Afghan army chief, defense minister resign following attack

By By RAHIM FAIEZ | AP · 24 April 2017

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