History Band-e Amir National Park

the name band-e amir literally means commander s dam believed reference ali, fourth caliph of muslims. area dominated ethnic hazaras, make around 8-15% of afghanistan s population , of them followers of shia islam.

band-e amir become afghanistan s first national park in 1960s delayed due political crises , decades of wars. parts of 1975 bollywood film dharmatma, feroz khan , hema malini, filmed @ band-e amir national park.

in 2004, band-e amir submitted recognition world heritage site. in 2009, band-e amir declared afghanistan s first national park. of 2013, 6,000 local tourists visit band-e amir national park every year. area protected small number of park rangers.