Chihil Sutun
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Chihil Sutun, also spelled as Chehel Sutoon, Chelsutoon, Chehelseton or Chihilsitoon, is a historic palace with gardens in Kabul, Afghanistan. The 30-hectare park is fully walled and located in the ci
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Entrance and stairs leading to the palace
A plain looking towards Chihil Sutun from the Gardens of Babur in 1924
Gardens of Babur
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Bagh-e Babur, also known as the Gardens of Babur, is a historic site in District 5 of Kabul, Afghanistan. It is located in the Guzargah neighborhood, with the Sher Darwaza mountain being to the east,
Chihil Sutun
…Zaman Shah Durrani in 1796. Many people visit the site for pleasure and leisure purposes. The park and neighborhood are part of District 7 of the city. Bagh-e Babur is a few kilometers to the north. Chihil Sutun was developed in the late 18th century by Zaman Shah, one of rulers of the Durrani Empire. The current…
The stream inside the gardens
Babur watching men altering the course of the stream. Baburnama (1589)
The inside view of the park, 1890s
Babur's tomb site inside the park