Chaki Wardak

Chaki Wardak
Chaki Wardak
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°06′28″N 68°34′43″E / 34.1077°N 68.5787°E / 34.1077; 68.5787Coordinates: 34°06′28″N 68°34′43″E / 34.1077°N 68.5787°E / 34.1077; 68.5787
Country  Afghanistan
Province Maidan Wardak Province
District Chaki Wardak District
Elevation 2,172 m (7,126 ft)
Population
 • Total 5,065
Time zone UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Standard Time)

Chak-i Wardak (Pashto: چک وردګ‎) or simply Chak (Pashto: چک‎) is a city along the Logar River (locally called "Chak River") in Maidan Wardak Province, central Afghanistan. It is the administrative center of Chaki Wardak District. The Chaki Wardak Dam is located nearby.

The town of Chaki Wardak has a population of 5,065.[1]

History

Wardak Vase and coins in the British Museum

Archaeological excavations carried out in Chaki Wardak indicate that the history of human settlement in this region goes back to ancient times. Outside Chaki Wardak, there are many ancient Buddhist remains, including a fortified monastery and six stupas, one of which contained a bronze vase with a Kharoshthi inscription that held 61 Kushan coins, which is now in the British Museum's collection.[2]

Geography

Chaki Wardak is located about 2,172 m above sea level.

Demographics

A majority of the population are Pashtuns. The residents mostly belong to the Wardak tribe.

References

  1. ↑ "Chak-e Wardak". Falling Rain.
  2. ↑ British Museum Highlights
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