Baghlān, Afghanistan
Surkh Kotal
Surkh Kotal (Persian: چشمه شیر Chashma-i Shir; also called Sar-i Chashma, is an ancient archaeological site located in the southern part of the region of Bactria, about 18 kilometres north of the city of Puli Khumri, the capital of Baghlan Province of Afghanistan. It is the location of monumental constructions made during the rule of the Kushans. Huge temples, statues of Kushan rulers and the Surkh Kotal inscription, which revealed part of the chronology of early Kushan emperors were all found there.
- City
- Baghlān
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia