Deh Mazang

Deh Mazang
ده‌مزنگ
Neighborhood of Kabul
Coordinates: 34°51′N 69°14′E / 34.850°N 69.233°E / 34.850; 69.233Coordinates: 34°51′N 69°14′E / 34.850°N 69.233°E / 34.850; 69.233
Country  Afghanistan
Province Kabul

Deh Mazang (Dari: ده‌مزنگ), also spelled Demazang or Dih Mazang, is a hillside settlement in west Kabul, Afghanistan, located on the southern side of the Asamayi mountain.[1] It forms part of District 3. Kabul Zoo is located to its south and Chindawol in the old city to its east. Deh Mazang is known for its former major prison which was made in the 1930s.[2] The Deh Mazang Circle is located to its south, which connect the Asamayi Watt, Sevom Aqrab and Darulaman roads.

References

  1. https://calogero.us/2007/04/18/deh-mazang/
  2. Kabul: A History 1773-1948 by May Schinasi
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