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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kabul

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kabul, Afghanistan

Updated September 2, 2019

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Darul Aman Palace

Kabul, Afghanistan

Darul Aman Palace

What was once supposed to be the symbol of a shining Afghan future is now a bombed-out ruin.
OMAR Mine Museum.

Kabul, Afghanistan

OMAR Mine Museum

A sobering museum dedicated to landmines and the personnel working to remove them from Afghanistan.
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Kabul, Afghanistan

Marjan the Lion Memorial

This monument honors the life of a long-suffering lion whose story captivated the world.
Tajbeg Palace.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Tajbeg Palace

The abandoned palace stands as a wounded but proud beacon of Afghan hope.
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Afghanistan's first skatepark, located in war torn Kabul.
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Kabul, Afghanistan

The Last Operating Synagogue in Afghanistan

The last operating synagogue in Afghanistan is run by Zablon Simintov, the last remaining Jew in Afghanistan.
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Stories About Kabul

The Afghan box camera—kamra-e-faoree (“instant camera”) in Dari—is housed in a brightly colored box to attract passersby.

Has the Afghan Box Camera Finally Met Its Match?

The unique portrait-maker has survived wars, invasions, and fundamentalist tyranny. But digital photography may be too much to overcome.
by Lynzy Billing
September 2, 2019

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