Where is lapis lazuli mined in the Hindu Kush?

In the Hindu Kush, lapis lazuli is mined at Sar Sang, located in the Monjān (Kokcha) River valley in the Badakhshān region of northeastern Afghanistan. Historical records indicate that this precious stone has been extracted from the area for more than 4,000 years, with some sources specifically identifying the site as Shar Shākh. These mines have served as a significant source of the stone since antiquity, including during the Bronze Age when it was a primary export from the region.21