The 9th century Haji Piyada Mosque, also known as the Noh Gonbad Mosque, is thought to be the oldest Islamic building in Afghanistan.

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Size: 3000px × 2000px
Location: Balkh, Afghanistan
Photo credit: © Sarah Crake / Alamy / Afripics
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