Rustam's Well [Puits de Rustam]
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Description
Various descriptions
The corpse of Rustam, popular hero of Persian legends (note 1), is said (note 2) to have been thrown into a well (a pre-Islamic sacrifice pit?) which VIGNE (1837: 777; 1840: 225) places at a distance of about 14 miles (22.5 km) on horse-back from Kabul (note 3): It is to be found near the southern end of the plain of Chahar Deh [note 4], in the direction of Logur or Logar, Lowgar, the province near N34°: E69° (±20'), about 50 km south of Kabul. The situation of the well, however, remains elusive: We contrived, however, not to find it, and returned to Kabul after a very fatiguingride; and as I was to depart in a day or two [21st October 1838], I did not make a second attempt (VIGNE 1840: 225-226).
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Vigne, Godfrey Thomas 1837, 1840.
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1836.10.19 (?): Godfrey Thomas VIGNE (1840: 225-226), possibly in company with Charles Masson and others, tried in vain to trace down Rustum's well.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Baba Haji (Ghar-e) | ||
| 7.6 | KAFTAR GHAR, Sang Novichteh | ||
| 11.2 | KHANEH KAFIRHA, Jawz, Jowz | ||
| 12.0 | DAHAN GHAR, Tang-e Lalandar | ||
| 13.5 | Sang-e Surakh, Muhhammad Agha | ||
| 15.3 | CHAHPAR (Grotte de) | ||
| 15.3 | Chashmeh Khadar | ||
| 19.5 | KHWAJA GHAR, Tapa-i Bibi Mahro | ||
| 21.4 | Passani Khol (Caves in the) |