Barabad karez / kariz
(بهسود ولسوالۍ - AF)
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Description
A subterranean aqueduct (karez, kariz) reported MASSON (in: WILSON 1841: 88) from the left (northern) bank of Kabul river in the Jalalabad plain: From the caves and temples at Gudara [–>Fil Khana], an ancient aqueduct was conducted parallel to the course of the river beyond Bar Robat [Barabad N34°27'14”: E070°25'06” nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003]. In many places, it has been cut through the rock, and the water channel has been lined with cement.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | GHAWCHAK (Ghar) | ||
| 4.2 | Bahrabad (Grottes de) | ||
| 4.2 | FIL KHANA 2: Elephant House | ||
| 4.2 | FIL KHANA 3: Niche | ||
| 4.2 | FIL KHANA karez / kariz | ||
| 4.4 | Osama Bin Laden (Tahkhana ke) | ||
| 5.0 | Chaharbagh-e Safa (Caves at) | ||
| 5.4 | Fil Khana 1: Vihara | ||
| 5.4 | Fil Khana (Caves at) |