MapMyWorld

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Afghanistan

2 sites · 2 Cultural · 0 Natural · 2 In Danger

Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam In Danger
Cultural Inscribed 2002 Asia and the Pacific

The 65m-tall Minaret of Jam is a graceful, soaring structure, dating back to the 12th century. Covered in elaborate brickwork with a blue tile inscription at the top, it is noteworthy for the quality of its architecture and decoration, which represent the culmination of an archit…

Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley In Danger
Cultural Inscribed 2003 Asia and the Pacific

The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley represent the artistic and religious developments which from the 1st to the 13th centuries characterized ancient Bakhtria, integrating various cultural influences into the Gandhara school of Buddhist art. The…

Track the UNESCO sites you've visited

MapMyWorld lets you log every UNESCO site, country, and airport you've visited — and share your record.

Start tracking free →