Qōl-e Āshpaz Khānah

Places of Interest

Gardens of Babur

Park

Photo: Jim Kelly, CC BY 2.0.

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 to the south, and the Kabul Zoo to the northwest. Gardens of Babur is situated 3 km northwest of Qōl-e Āshpaz Khānah.

Bala Hissar

Photo: John Burke (photographer), Public domain.

Bala Hissar was an ancient fortress located in the south of the old city of Kabul, Afghanistan. The estimated date of construction is around the 5th century AD. Bala Hissar is situated 3 km northeast of Qōl-e Āshpaz Khānah.

Chihil Sutun

Castle

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.

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 city's historical Chihilsitoon neighborhood, about 3.6.km east of the Darulaman neighborhood. Chihil Sutun is situated 2½ km southwest of Qōl-e Āshpaz Khānah.

Places in the Area

Kabul

Photo: SiarFisher, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kabul has been the capital of Afghanistan since about 1776. The city was badly damaged during the various wars since 1979, particularly its western parts.

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