Char Suq crossroads
The four bazaar streets of the old city meet here at right angles. They form a bold cross that makes the eighteenth-century plan immediately readable.
Minimalist map poster · Afghanistan
Kandahār Map Poster & Print
31.6133° N / 65.7101° E
An eighteenth-century planned city in southern Afghanistan, its old quarter crossed by four bazaar streets meeting at a central crossroads.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Kandahār in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Kandahār, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Kandahār at home
The map
About this Kandahār map poster
Kandahār lies on a plain in southern Afghanistan. The Arghandab River flows to the west, and rocky ridges rise close to the northwest. The present city was laid out in the eighteenth century by Ahmad Shah Durrani, founder of the modern Afghan state, who made it his capital. His plan still shapes the old quarter, which appears on a map as a compact, almost square district.
Four main bazaar streets divide the old city and meet at a central crossroads known as the Char Suq. The layout becomes a clear cross on the printed map. Around it lie tight lanes and courtyard houses. Nearby stand the Shrine of the Cloak, which holds a cloak attributed to the Prophet, and the mausoleum of Ahmad Shah.
Modern Kandahār has spread well beyond the old walls, with wider streets and newer districts along the highways to Herat and Kabul. A Kandahār map poster keeps the historic cross at its centre, surrounded by that later growth, while orchards and the river valley soften the western edge of the frame.
- Population
- 523,000
- Coordinates
- 31.6133° N / 65.7101° E
- Elevation
- 1007 m
- Time zone
- Kabul
- Region
- Kandahār, Afghanistan
Old city quarter
Ahmad Shah's planned quarter appears as a dense, compact square of narrow lanes, clearly distinct from the wider and more open streets of the later districts around it.
Arghandab valley
West of the city the Arghandab River runs through a green belt of orchards and fields, adding an irregular, organic texture to the edge of the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kandahār
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kandahār
A map that means something
Kandahār holds deep meaning for Pashtun families and for anyone whose history is tied to southern Afghanistan. Its planned cross of bazaars is a clear, graphic shape, and on a poster it becomes something closer to a heritage print than a road map.
Personalise the title and subtitle with a family name, a village of origin or a date, and edit the coordinates line if you like. Five styles are available, from Classic black & white and Noir to Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Kandahār posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Kandahār map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kandahār poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Kandahār poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Kandahār poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Kandahār poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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