A significant and old building dating back to the Ahmadshah Durrani period in the city of Kandahar has been demolished by the Taliban administration to make way for a road construction project. The building, located in the heart of Kandahar next to the provincial governor\u2019s office, was known as one of the key financial centers of Ahmadshah\u2019s government.<\/p>\n
Abdul Karim Khurram, former Minister of Information and Culture under the republic, described the demolition as a destruction of Afghanistan\u2019s history. He emphasized that such historical buildings are worth more than gold, and destroying them equates to erasing a part of the country\u2019s historical identity.<\/p>\n
According to cultural and academic experts, this building once managed the financial affairs of the government of that era and served as a storage for government assets and the people\u2019s trust. They believe the structure was not merely an administrative building but also a part of the historical memory and economic framework of the Durrani Empire.<\/p>\n
Based on available information, the historic building was located on the planned route of a road, which led to its demolition. The Taliban administration has previously destroyed several historic buildings, cinemas, and cultural sites across different regions of the country\u2014actions that have consistently raised concerns among cultural activists and heritage defenders.<\/p>\n
The Ahmadshah Durrani period in the 18th century is considered a significant era in Afghanistan\u2019s history, and many remaining buildings from that time are part of the nation\u2019s cultural heritage. The demolition of such sites raises serious questions about the current government\u2019s approach to preserving Afghanistan\u2019s historical legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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