Tajbeg Palace

landmark in Kabul

#9 in Kabul / #19 in Afghanistan

by Tracy Hunter from Kabul, Afghanistan

/ CC BY 2.0

Tajbeg Palace, also known as the Queen's Palace, is an imposing historical structure located in Kabul, Afghanistan. Constructed in the late 1920s during the reign of King Amanullah Khan, the palace was designed as a part of the king's efforts to modernize Afghanistan. The architectural style of Tajbeg Palace incorporates both European and traditional Afghan elements, reflecting Amanullah Khan’s progressive vision for the country. Over the years, the palace has witnessed significant events and periods of conflict, including damage during the Soviet-Afghan War and the Afghan Civil War.

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