Archaeologists uncover ancient palaces and monasteries at Kabul fortress
Excavation work at Bala Hissar, a centuries-old fortress above Kabul's old city, has revealed more than 2,000 years of history.
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What happened
Archaeologists excavating the Bala Hissar fortress in Kabul, Afghanistan have uncovered ancient palaces, Buddhist monastic buildings and a star-shaped pool. The finds show more than 2,000 years of occupation at the site. The fortress has endured centuries of invasions, uprisings and conflict.
Why it matters
The work is a painstaking rescue of a crumbling fortress. It reveals a long record of the site's past.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 12:27 AM ET: A painstaking rescue of the crumbling Bala Hissar fortress in Kabul was reported, revealing 2,000 years of Afghan history.
- Nov 10, 5:15 PM ET: Archaeologists reported uncovering ancient palaces, Buddhist monastic buildings and a star-shaped pool as more than 2,000 years of occupation came to light.
Coverage
- Ancient palaces and Buddhist monasteries uncovered at Kabul fortress (heritagedaily.com)
- Painstaking rescue of Kabul’s crumbling Bala Hissar fortress reveals 2,000 years of Afghan history (AP)
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