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Archaeologists found coins, Buddhist statues and Islamic ceramics as a yearslong restoration seeks to turn the fortress into a public heritage park.
- The Aga Khan Trust has unearthed ancient artifacts beneath the Bala Hissar fortress in Kabul, Afghanistan, as part of an extensive, yearslong conservation project at the historic and strategic site.
- Enduring centuries of upheaval and war, the sprawling fortress has suffered from years of neglect and repeated conflicts in Afghanistan, leaving its defensive walls crumbled.
- Archaeological excavations revealed ancient coins, fragments of Buddhist statues, and glazed Islamic ceramics, alongside oil lamps, pottery, and remains of historic palaces and monasteries.
- The Aga Khan Trust will transform the site into a public archaeological park complete with landscaped gardens, restaurants, and a museum to showcase the fortress's restored heritage.
- Reviving the Bala Hissar fortress preserves a vital piece of Kabul's cultural history, transforming the neglected site into a public destination for future generations.
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