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Shahr-e Gholghola
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Shahr-e-Gholghola or Gholghola City (Dari: شهر غلغله) (also City of Screams, City of Woe, City of Sorrows) is an archaeological site located near the town of Bamyan, Afghanistan.
The Siege of Bamyan took place here in 1221 during the Mongol pursuit of Jalal al-Din Mangburni, the last ruler of the Khwarazmian Empire. Mutukan, eldest son of Chagatai Khan and favourite grandson of Genghis Khan, was killed in battle by an arrow from the besieged walls, which led Genghis to massacre the population of the city and its surrounding region (the origin of the city's moniker "City of Woe").
Text adapted from “Shahr-e-Gholghola” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shahr-e Gholghola ranks #2,216 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #6 of the 12 mapped in Afghanistan. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,686 times in the last 60 days, more than 62% of the atlas. See how Afghanistan compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Shahr-e Gholghola?
Shahr-e Gholghola stands in Afghanistan, at 34.81806°, 67.83889°.
Is Shahr-e Gholghola a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes — it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.
How famous is Shahr-e Gholghola?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #2,216 of 8,133 worldwide, and #6 in Afghanistan. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Shahr-e Gholghola?
Bagh-e Bala Palace, about 122 km away.
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