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Bamyan Attempting to Rebuild Roads in Historical Areas

Safiullah Raed, the head of Bamyan’s Department of Information and Culture, told TOLOnews that the Islamic Emirate is working to rebuild roads in historical areas that have so far remained inaccessible to tourists in the province.

Raed said: "Some areas that have not gained much popularity and need further introduction have certain issues, for example, the roads in these areas are unpaved and require reconstruction. We are coordinating with Bamyan's local government and the Public Works Department to pave these roads."

At the same time, residents of Yakawlang-2 District  have reported that this year a large number of tourists have visited historical sites in the district, particularly Bamyan’s 40 Tower of Chehel Burj.

According to them, if more attention is given to the tourism industry, both the government and the residents of Bamyan could benefit economically.

"There were more foreigners visiting here during the previous government, but now there are fewer. However, many local tourists still come," said Dawlat Hussain, a resident of Yakawlang-2 district.

"Many people visit this place because of its historical significance, and many come to see these towers," said Qurban, another resident of Yakawlang-2 district.

Bamyan’s 40 Tower of Chehel Burj is a military fort and a historical remnant from the Kushan period, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. This ancient site, located in Yakawlang-2 district, sits atop a hill with forty small and large towers made of raw bricks, clay, and stone. Many of the towers at the lower part of the hill have mostly disappeared, but the upper towers, adorned with decorative openings and beautiful ornaments, still capture the attention of visitors.

Meanwhile, several tourists who have come from other provinces to see the 40 Tower of Chehel Burj hope that the caretaker government will take practical steps to provide amenities, rebuild, and maintain this and other historical sites in Bamyan.

"They should take care of this area. It needs restoration," said Noor Mohammad Mohammadi, one of the tourists.

A few meters away from these towers lies a martial arts training field, covering approximately 10 acres. According to local residents, some of the remains of this training field are still intact and visible, but much of it has been destroyed over time.

Bamyan Attempting to Rebuild Roads in Historical Areas

According to them, if more attention is given to the tourism industry, both the government and the residents of Bamyan could benefit economically.

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Safiullah Raed, the head of Bamyan’s Department of Information and Culture, told TOLOnews that the Islamic Emirate is working to rebuild roads in historical areas that have so far remained inaccessible to tourists in the province.

Raed said: "Some areas that have not gained much popularity and need further introduction have certain issues, for example, the roads in these areas are unpaved and require reconstruction. We are coordinating with Bamyan's local government and the Public Works Department to pave these roads."

At the same time, residents of Yakawlang-2 District  have reported that this year a large number of tourists have visited historical sites in the district, particularly Bamyan’s 40 Tower of Chehel Burj.

According to them, if more attention is given to the tourism industry, both the government and the residents of Bamyan could benefit economically.

"There were more foreigners visiting here during the previous government, but now there are fewer. However, many local tourists still come," said Dawlat Hussain, a resident of Yakawlang-2 district.

"Many people visit this place because of its historical significance, and many come to see these towers," said Qurban, another resident of Yakawlang-2 district.

Bamyan’s 40 Tower of Chehel Burj is a military fort and a historical remnant from the Kushan period, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. This ancient site, located in Yakawlang-2 district, sits atop a hill with forty small and large towers made of raw bricks, clay, and stone. Many of the towers at the lower part of the hill have mostly disappeared, but the upper towers, adorned with decorative openings and beautiful ornaments, still capture the attention of visitors.

Meanwhile, several tourists who have come from other provinces to see the 40 Tower of Chehel Burj hope that the caretaker government will take practical steps to provide amenities, rebuild, and maintain this and other historical sites in Bamyan.

"They should take care of this area. It needs restoration," said Noor Mohammad Mohammadi, one of the tourists.

A few meters away from these towers lies a martial arts training field, covering approximately 10 acres. According to local residents, some of the remains of this training field are still intact and visible, but much of it has been destroyed over time.

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