Koksha Valley
قوقشه | |
|---|---|
| Koksha | |
  Koksha Valley | |
| Coordinates: 35°N 70°E / 35°N 70°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Badakhshan |
| District | Kuran Wa Munjan and Jurm |
Koksha (Dari: کوکچه, Munji: قوقشه, Pashto: کوکشه) is a valley that is located in Badakhshan's Kuran Wa Munjan District in Afghanistan. Koksha is famous for its lapis lazuli found in the mines of Sar-e-Sang since the 3rd millennium BC.[1] Koksha Valley includes Mount Ladjuar.[2] The main river is the Koksha River, the tributary in the valley.[3] Parts of the valley are also found in Jurm District.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Koksha Valley, Kuran Wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan". www.mindat.org.
- ^ "Clinohumite xx; Mt. Ladjuar Medam, Koksha Valley, Hindukusch, Afghanistan; MM". mikon-online.com.
- ^ Entomological Revue (82 ed.). American Institute of Biological Sciences, 2002. 2002.
- ^ "Koksha Valley, Jurm District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan". www.mindat.org.