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Efforts Being Made to Restore Noh Burja in Chihil Sutun, Kabul

The Noh Burja area of Chihil Sutun is one of the ancient parts of Kabul, with a history spanning nearly 200 years. 

This historical area was constructed during the reign of Emir Dost Mohammad Khan by his elder brother, Nawab Jabarkhan. 

Noh Burja of Chihil Sutun covers an area of 20,000 square meters and includes nine towers with tall walls. 

Currently, four of the nine towers remain, and among these four, two are partially destroyed.

Ketab Khan Faizi, head of the Kushani International Research Center, said: "Noh Burja, Chihil Sutun, was built by the elder brother of Dost Mohammad Khan, Nawab Jabarkhan, between 1839 and 1843. It has nine towers and covers an area of twenty thousand square meters."

Mohammad Anwar Faiez, a scientific member of the Archeological Research Center of the Academy of Sciences, said: "This must be preserved so it can be passed onto future generations to show what architectural art was like in the past."

In the construction of Noh Burja, mostly stone and clay were used, and it was once the residence of the kings of the time.

"It is called Noh Burja [Nine Towers] because it has nine towers. Queens, kings, and chiefs lived here," said Jamalluddin Siddiqi, a resident of Noh Burja of Chihil Sutun.

The towering walls of Noh Burja, with a thickness of three meters, provide a beautiful view of the area.

Meanwhile, the residents of Noh Burja called for the restoration of the towers of this historical area.

"Our request from the Islamic Emirate is that historical places should be restored and given attention so people can come to visit these places," said Abdul Sabor Fedayi, a resident of Noh Burja.

"Serious attention should be given to these places because they are very important in the country," said Naqeeb Ahmad Rahmani, another resident.

The officials from the Department for the Directorate for the Preservation of Historical Monuments at the Ministry of Information and Culture speak of having plans to restore the castle.

Abdul Qadeer Temori, an employee of the Department for the Directorate for the Preservation of Historical Monuments at the Ministry of Information and Culture, said: "The Department for the Directorate for the Preservation of Historical Monuments at the Ministry of Information and Culture has held several discussions with the Aga Khan Foundation and international companies regarding the preservation of this historical towers. Plans and maps for the restoration of Noh Burja have been created."

Noh Burja of Chihil Sutun was used as a military stronghold during the wars of the 1990s, which led to significant damage to this historical fortress. Currently, more than 26 families live in the area.

Efforts Being Made to Restore Noh Burja in Chihil Sutun, Kabul

This historical area was constructed during the reign of Emir Dost Mohammad Khan by his elder brother, Nawab Jabarkhan. 

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The Noh Burja area of Chihil Sutun is one of the ancient parts of Kabul, with a history spanning nearly 200 years. 

This historical area was constructed during the reign of Emir Dost Mohammad Khan by his elder brother, Nawab Jabarkhan. 

Noh Burja of Chihil Sutun covers an area of 20,000 square meters and includes nine towers with tall walls. 

Currently, four of the nine towers remain, and among these four, two are partially destroyed.

Ketab Khan Faizi, head of the Kushani International Research Center, said: "Noh Burja, Chihil Sutun, was built by the elder brother of Dost Mohammad Khan, Nawab Jabarkhan, between 1839 and 1843. It has nine towers and covers an area of twenty thousand square meters."

Mohammad Anwar Faiez, a scientific member of the Archeological Research Center of the Academy of Sciences, said: "This must be preserved so it can be passed onto future generations to show what architectural art was like in the past."

In the construction of Noh Burja, mostly stone and clay were used, and it was once the residence of the kings of the time.

"It is called Noh Burja [Nine Towers] because it has nine towers. Queens, kings, and chiefs lived here," said Jamalluddin Siddiqi, a resident of Noh Burja of Chihil Sutun.

The towering walls of Noh Burja, with a thickness of three meters, provide a beautiful view of the area.

Meanwhile, the residents of Noh Burja called for the restoration of the towers of this historical area.

"Our request from the Islamic Emirate is that historical places should be restored and given attention so people can come to visit these places," said Abdul Sabor Fedayi, a resident of Noh Burja.

"Serious attention should be given to these places because they are very important in the country," said Naqeeb Ahmad Rahmani, another resident.

The officials from the Department for the Directorate for the Preservation of Historical Monuments at the Ministry of Information and Culture speak of having plans to restore the castle.

Abdul Qadeer Temori, an employee of the Department for the Directorate for the Preservation of Historical Monuments at the Ministry of Information and Culture, said: "The Department for the Directorate for the Preservation of Historical Monuments at the Ministry of Information and Culture has held several discussions with the Aga Khan Foundation and international companies regarding the preservation of this historical towers. Plans and maps for the restoration of Noh Burja have been created."

Noh Burja of Chihil Sutun was used as a military stronghold during the wars of the 1990s, which led to significant damage to this historical fortress. Currently, more than 26 families live in the area.

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