The Jahan Nama or Jahan Ara Palace in the Khulm district of Samangan province is at risk of collapse, locals say.

Some local residents and visitors said they consider this palace to be one of the most beautiful historical sites in the country and are calling on officials to restore it.

Mohammad Ishaq, a resident of Samangan, said: "This is a very beautiful garden, and many tourists come to see it. We request that the Islamic Emirate come and inspects the condition of this garden closely and pay attention to its restoration because people from all provinces come to visit it."

Hasibullah, a resident of Balkh province, said: "This garden is at risk of destruction and decay. Our request to the Islamic Emirate is that this garden should be restored."

Abdul Rasool, a resident of Mazar-e-Sharif city, said: "This garden needs some maintenance and restoration. I ask the government to address this issue."

The Samangan Department of Information and Culture said efforts are underway to restore this historical site.

Ferozuddin Munib, the head of Samangan’s Department of Information and Culture, told TOLOnews: "Some time ago, I requested technical engineers from the Ministry of Information and Culture. They said with us for about 22 days and worked in the Jahan Nama garden. They completed the assessment and tried to restore it to its original standards."

Throughout history, the Jahan Nama garden and palace have been used as a state guest house, a dormitory for students, and even offices for government departments and institutions. However, after 2004, when the palace was handed over to the Ministry of Information and Culture, it became a tourist attraction, and a large number of citizens visit it daily.