Cham Qal'a

Afghanistan / Baglan /
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Dates: Kushan, 1st century BC - 3rd century AD (stylistic evidence);
Hephthalite-Turk, 5th-9th century (ceramic evidence).

A square fortification mound, about 50 meters square, with the remains of a gate or stupa on its north side. There is another mound to the west, possibly of a monastery. From the site was an accidental discovery of Buddhist bas-reliefs and four limestone capitals from corner pilasters, with a lion-griffin motif.
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Coordinates:   36°7'50"N   68°44'23"E
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