The Haji Piyada Mosque (Noh Gumbad) just outside Balkh is the oldest known Islamic building in Afghanistan. Remains of decorated columns and arches
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Location: Balkh, Balkh Province, Afghanistan
Photo credit: © Jonathan Wilson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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