Shrine of Ali, Mazar-i-Sharif (Blue Mosque)

Shrine of Ali, Afghanistan

Gorgeous mosque with turquoise-colored domes, one of the most venerated shrines in Afghanistan. The first mosque was destroyed by Genghis Khan around 1220 and the current building was built in the 15th century. Constructed above the purported grave of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Nevertheless, some consider that here is buried Zoroaster.

Wonders of Afghanistan

Empty niche where once stood the great statue of Buddha in Bamyan, Afghanistan

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Afghanistan Territory Wonders of Afghanistan   Highlights Long ago, in distant past in the area of present-day Afghanistan evolved amazing cultures – here met Indian, Greek, Persian civilizations and unique local cultures. Recent decades have been harsh and some magnificent wonders of the past have been lost (including two giant statues of […]