Is this a mosque or a Buddhist place?
Greetings to all Buddhists around the world. I am from Afghanistan and currently live in Kabul. Originally, I am from Nejrab in Kapisa. Kapisa was once the Capital of the Kushan Empire and Kanishka the Great was one of Buddhism’s greatest patrons. His reign was a golden age that fueled the evolution and international spread of Mahayana Buddhism. Because of this history, Afghanistan still has many ancient statues, stupas, and archaeological sites connected to Buddhism. I visit Nejrab every year because of its beautiful nature and mountains. Last year, I visited Dara-e-Ghous Waterfall, a famous waterfall that has recently become popular across Afghanistan. At the top of the waterfall, there is a place known locally as the Stone Mosque. People claims that it was made by a spiritual leader when he converted to Islam, but When I visited it, the structure and atmosphere made me wonder whether it may originally have been connected to Buddhist meditation or an older pre-Islamic site, especially considering the region’s Greco-Buddhist history. I am very interested in the ancient history of Afghanistan and wanted to share these photos and hear your thoughts.