With the arrival of winter and increased rainfall, several residents of Bamyan have expressed concern about the destruction of historical remains in the province.

They urged the caretaker government authorities to take serious steps to protect these historical monuments.

The historic fort of "Chehel Dokhtaran," near the city of Gholghola, is a significant historical site in the center of Bamyan. According to locals, this fort, built on a 10-jerib area with three floors, served as a dwelling for 40 daughters of Alauddin, one of the Ghurid kings, 1,300 years ago.

Residents said that this fort, along with the city of Gholghola, was destroyed by Genghis Khan, and the remaining sections have been damaged due to neglect and weather conditions, including snow and rain.

Asadullah, a resident of Bamyan, said: “The fort is called Chehel Dokhtaran because 40 girls were sheltered here. We have heard this story from our ancestors since this fort is 1,300 years old.”

Bismillah, another resident of Bamyan, said: “The Chehel Dokhtaran fort has been destroyed due to negligence and snowfall and rain.”

Tourism experts believe that preserving such historical forts can contribute to the growth of the tourism industry and increase government revenues.

Meysam Nazari, a tourism expert, said: “Maintaining and protecting historical sites is one of the most fundamental actions the government must take, as these sites, in addition to their cultural value, are sources of tourism revenue.”

Mohammad Reza Ebrahim, a university professor, emphasized: “The historical forts of Bamyan are an essential part of Afghanistan’s cultural and historical heritage and represent a prominent aspect of our country’s history.”

According to the Bamyan Directorate of Information and Culture, there are currently 300 forts with over a century of history in the center and districts of the province. Many of these forts continue to be used as residences by local inhabitants.