Khair Khaneh
Afghanistan

Khair Khaneh

Buddhist archaeological site in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Khair Khaneh is an archaeological site situated near Kabul, Afghanistan, known for its Buddhist religious structures, likely including temples. Excavated initially in the 1930s by Joseph Hackin, the site offers insight into the spread and influence of Buddhism in the region during the Late Classical Period. Its significance lies in its religious architecture, indicating a thriving Buddhist community in Kabul around the 1st century CE. As a representation of the cultural and religious dynamics of the time, Khair Khaneh provides valuable information about the historical presence of Buddhism in Afghanistan, contributing to our understanding of the region's religious and cultural history.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Buddhist Temple Construction

100 CE

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Temples
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Country

Afghanistan

Coordinates

34.60° N, 69.11° E