Chakari, Afghanistan
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Chakari | |
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  Chakari Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°20′6″N 69°26′24″E / 34.33500°N 69.44000°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Kabul Province |
| District | Khaki Jabbar District |
| Elevation | 7,730 ft (2,356 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Chakari (Cakaray, Chakaray) was a village in Khaki Jabbar District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan. During the Afghan Civil War in the 1990s, large portions of the village were destroyed, and many people left.[1] As of 2002, many of the former inhabitants had not returned.[1]
A Buddhist pillar, known as the "Minaret of Chakari" was located there,[2][3] and appears to have given the village its name.[4] It was built in the 1st century AD. The pillar was heavily damaged during the Afghan Civil War, and was subsequently destroyed by the hardline Taliban regime in March 1998.[5][6]
In the 20th century, the inhabitants of the village were known for their expertise in breeding mules.[7]