Caves in Afghanistan map & data
There are 15 caves mapped in Afghanistan, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Balkh (9), Bamyan (3) and Kandahar (1) - Balkh alone holds 60% of them. 33% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Kalai Ghamai Caves, د مارکوپولو غار and Chihil Zeena Tamaki.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Balkh | 9 | 60% |
| Bamyan | 3 | 20% |
| Kandahar | 1 | 6.7% |
| Ghanzi | 1 | 6.7% |
Notable caves in Afghanistan
- Kalai Ghamai CavesBamyan · cave entrance
- د مارکوپولو غارcave entrance
- Chihil Zeena TamakiGhanzi · cave entrance
- Qoul-I Akram CavesBamyan · cave entrance
- Band-e-Amir EntranceBamyan · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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- Add the layer. Choose Afghanistan and Caves - 15 locations appear at once.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Afghanistan?
This layer holds 15 caves in Afghanistan, the most of them in Balkh. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of caves in Afghanistan?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Afghanistan layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put caves on my map?
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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