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The heritage of Kabul is rich and varied. After peace has been restored in Kabul, many dynamic efforts have been taken by the Afghan government and other international bodies and organizations, to restore much of its heritage. Kabul is known world wide for its unique beauty and living style. The heritage of Kabul has prominent influences of Greek, Persian, Central Asian, Islamic, Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, Russian and British, who have invaded to Kabul through out different period of Kabul's history. Kabul is very rich in its cultural natural and traditional heritage, though much of its tangible heritage suffered huge loss during a fundamentalist regime. For your convenience List of heritage in Kabul is provided below:
Arg:
Amir Abdur Rahman (1880–1901) made a new Arg or Citadel to substitute the royal palaces in the Bala Hissar which had been destroyed by the British army during the Second Anglo-Afghan War of 1878–1880. The Arg became the home of the rulers of Afghanistan and each following monarch added new buildings to the complex; the main gate dates from the time of the last monarch, Mohammad Zahir Shah.
Mausolem of Amir Abdur Rahaman:
The mausoleum of one of Afghanistan’s outstanding ruler.
Bala Hissar:
Arising 150 feet above the plain,witnessed history of Afghanistan until the spring of 1880. Babur, founder of the Moghul Empire of India, resided here beginning of the 16th century. It was his favarite palce.
Minar-I-Istiqlal :
The inaugural monument of its kind to be put up in Kabul, it marks the war fought by General Nadir Khan against British forces at Thal from 27 May–3 June 1919 during the Third Anglo-Afghan War, which is regarded in Afghanistan as the War of Independence.
Id Gah Mosque:
Amir Abdur Rahman laid the foundation stone with his own hands in 1311.
Pul-I-Khishti Mosque:
It was originally built by Shah Zaman in 1793–1800.
Mausoleum Of Timur Shah:
He was the son of Ahmad Shah Durrani. He moved the capital of Afghanistan from Kandahar to Kabul.
Shah-Do-Shamshira Mosque:
It actually connects to an early legend which states the the arrival of Islam in Kabul.
Babur's Garden:
The garden was laid by Babur the Moghul Emper during the middle of the 16th century.
Bagh-I-Bala:
Its a summer palace which was built by Amir Abdur Rahman (1880–1901). He died here.
Masjid-I-Haji Yaqub :
Built in 1957, it is one of the most charming mosques in Kabul.
The Mausoleum of Timur Shah Durrani:
He was the king of Afghanistan until his death in 1793 and the second of the Duranni dynasty.
The Minaret of Chakari:
1st-2nd century A.D. Buddhist pillar.
Ancient Citadel and Walls of Kabul:
The ancient walls of Kabul start at Bala Hissar, the traditional or ancient citadel or High Fort. Seven meters; 23 ft. high and 3.7 m; 12 ft. thick, with planed positioned sentry towers, the walls are generally attributed to the troubled Hephthalite period during the 5th century A.D. future dynasties added and repaired them down through the 18th century.
Appe-I-Maranjan:
Nearby hill where Buddhist statues and Graceo-Bactrian coins dating from the 2nd century BC.
Minaret of Jam :
Also enlisted by UNESCO world heritage site. Famous for its decoration, glazed tiles etc, it also consists of geometric patterns, kufic and nashki calligraphy and verses from the Qur'an.
The heritage of Kabul is much rich and they are of great historical significance. Though many of its heritage are in complete ruin but the people and Kabul and government are contributing a dynamic effort to continue the heritage legacy of Kabul.
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