Chaki Wardak
The town of Chak has a population of around 5,065. It is located within the heartland of the Wardak tribe of Pashtuns.
History
Archaeological excavations carried out in the area of Chak indicate that the history of human settlement in this region goes back to ancient times. Outside the town, 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.
Geography
The town of Chak is approximately 2,206 m (7,238 ft) above sea level.
Demographics
A majority of the population is Pashtuns. The residents mostly belong to the Wardak tribe. Most of them are fluent in Pashto and Dari, the official languages of Afghanistan.
References
- ^ "Chak-e Wardak". Falling Rain.
- ^ Coyle, Dennis Walter (2014). Placing Wardak Among Pashto Varieties (Master's thesis). University of North Dakota.
- ^ British Museum Highlights
External links
- On the Road - Chak Wardak District of Maidan Wardak on YouTube, TOLO TV, June 2, 2023