Chakaray, Afghanistan
Mes Aynak
Mes Aynak, also transliterated as Mis Ainak or Mis-e-Ainak, was a major Buddhist settlement 40 km southeast of Kabul, Afghanistan, located in a barren region of Logar Province. The site is also the location of Afghanistan's largest known copper deposit. The site of Mes Aynak possesses a vast 40 ha complex of Buddhist monasteries, homes, over 400 Buddha statues, stupas and market areas.
- City
- Chakaray
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia