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"AMIR
ABDUR RAHMAN MAUSOLEUM,
LOCATION:
In Kabul.
DATE:
first
phase: 1880-1901, second phase 1901-1919.
DESCRIPTION:
" The mausoleum of one of Afghanistan's most
dynamic rulers stands in the center of Kabul in Zarnegar (Adorned
with Gold) Park. A long inscription beside the main entrance
relates the story of how this building was first built by
Amir Abdur Rahman (1880-1901) as a small private palace where
he could relax away from court formalities. The cupola and
minarets were added by his son, Amir Habibullah (1901-1919)
also vuilt the mosque beside the mausoleum."
From
Dupree, N. H. An Historical guide to Afghanistan. Kabul.
1977. p. 80.
CONDITION: attention
urgently needed.
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AMIR
ABDUR RAHMAN MAUSOLEUM
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