| Maymana میمنه | |
  Maymana | |
| Coordinates: | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Faryab Province |
| District | |
| Elevation | 2,877 ft (877 m) |
| Population (2004) | |
| - Total | 75,900 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (UTC) |
Maymana, Meymaneh or Maimana (Persian: میمنه) is the capital of Faryab province, northern Afghanistan, near the Uzbekistan border. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, The Provinces of Afghanistan (locally recognized as wilayats - ولايت are the primary Administrative divisions of Afghanistan. Faryab ( is one of the thirty-four Provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the north of the country The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International UTC+430 is used in Afghanistan and in the summer as Time in Iran. Faryab ( is one of the thirty-four Provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the north of the country Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan ( Uzbek: O‘zbekiston Respublikasi or Ўзбекистон Республикаси is a doubly It is approximately 400 km northwest of the Afghan capital Kabul. } Kābul ( Persian and Pashto: کابل, IPA:) is the Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with
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Location
Maymana is located at the northern foot of the Torkestan Mountain Range at an elevation of 877 m on the old terrace of the Qeysar River. Altitude is the Elevation of a point or object from a known level or datum (plural data This river branches off of the Band-e Turkistan River 50 km south of the city. The highlands of the Maymana region generally possess a very rich topsoil for the seasonal agricultural activities.
Climate
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 50 | 60 | 82 | 60 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 45 |
| Sunshine (hrs/day) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Population
During the 19th century, the population of the settlement was estimated at 15,000-18,000, the majority being of Uzbek descent. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar In 1958 the population was estimated to be 30,000, by 1979 this had risen to 38,250, by 1982 to 56,973[1]. Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) In 2004 Maymana has a population of 75,900.
History
The town is of ancient origin. It seems clear that Maymana citadel dates back to the early Iron Age. This article is about the archaeological period known as the Iron Age for the mythological Iron Age see Ages of Man. Ceramic materials in a nearby cave at Bilchiragh are from the Paleolithic and late Neolithic-Bronze Age. The term Paleolithic (or Palaeolithic) (from Greek παλαιός palaios, " Old " and λίθος Lithos, "stone" The Neolithic (from Greek νεολιθικός — neolithikos from νέος neos, "new" + λίθος lithos
In the 10th century it was the residence of the Malik of Guzganan, which was then under the control of the Farighunid native dynasty. The Farighunids were an Iranian dynasty of Guzgan (modern-day northern Afghanistan) in the late 9th, 10th and early 11th centuries A dynasty is a succession of rulers who belong to the same family for generations
In the 16th century, Uzbek influence came to Maymana with the invasions of Turkistan and Herat by Shaibanid Khan. Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan ( Uzbek: O‘zbekiston Respublikasi or Ўзбекистон Республикаси is a doubly Turkestan (literally meaning "Land of the Turks" is a region in Central Asia, which today is largely inhabited by Turkic peoples. area3018 sq mi Herāt ( classically called the Aria, is a city in western Afghanistan, in the province also known as Herāt.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Maymana was the centre of an independent Uzbek khanate and an important centre for commerce, as well as being the gateway to Turkistan from Herat and Persia. The 18th century lasted from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, in accordance with the Anno Domini / Common Era numbering system The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan ( Uzbek: O‘zbekiston Respublikasi or Ўзбекистон Республикаси is a doubly Khanate or Chanat is a Turkic origined word used to describe a political entity ruled by a Khan. Turkestan (literally meaning "Land of the Turks" is a region in Central Asia, which today is largely inhabited by Turkic peoples. area3018 sq mi Herāt ( classically called the Aria, is a city in western Afghanistan, in the province also known as Herāt. The Persian Empire was a series of Iranian empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau, the original Persian homeland and beyond in Western Asia
In 1876 the city fell to the Afghans and was put in ruins, and only ten percent of the population was left. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year
The city was once strongly walled with thick walls and towers and surrounded by a moat, but in the 20th century all this has been reduced to an anonymous mound. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on In 1934, the rebuilding of the city started, and in 1949 the western parts of the old city were renewed, the old city citadel changed to a park. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
As part of the ongoing NATO operation in Afghanistan, there is a Provincial Reconstruction Team based there, led by Norway. The North Atlantic Treaty A Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT is a special military unit that provides security and helps with reconstruction in unstable nations Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional This team also includes Latvian and Finnish troops. Latvia ( Latvija officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republika is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region.
Economy
The town serves an agricultural area irrigated from the Qeysar River and also handles the trade in Karakul sheep with nomads. Maymana is an important livestock centre in Afghanistan. In the 1970's, the wool and cotton processing industry was booming in the city. Maymana is a market for leather goods, silk, carpets, wheat, barley, melons and grapes.
There is also an airport located 2 miles (3. 2 Km) west of Maimana in a valley surrounded by hills and a range of mountains with some peaks reaching 12,000 ft. ; 24 miles (39 km) southeast of the Turkmenistan border; and 64 miles (103 km) south of Andkhoy. Turkmenistan ( Türkmenistan; also known as Turkmenia) is a Turkic country in Central Asia. Andkhoy (or Andkhui) is a Town and district in northern Afghanistan, Faryab Province, is located at, 316 m altitude The runway is with gravel surface.
Maymana is, after Kabul, Mazari Sharif, Herat and Kunduz, the fifth-largest Afghan town with an independent women-managed radio station, Radio Quyaash, established in February 2005. } Kābul ( Persian and Pashto: کابل, IPA:) is the Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with Mazār-e Sharīf ( is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan, with population of 300600 people (2006 estimate area3018 sq mi Herāt ( classically called the Aria, is a city in western Afghanistan, in the province also known as Herāt. Kunduz ( قندوز) also known as Kundûz Qonduz Qondûz Konduz Kondûz Kondoz or Qhunduz is a city in northern Afghanistan, the capital Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
References
External links
- Dupree, Nancy Hatch (1977): An Historical Guide to Afghanistan. 1st Edition: 1970. 2nd Edition. Revised and Enlarged. Afghan Tourist Organization. Maymana
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