Historic Afghan Cinema Torn Down for a Mall

Historic Afghan cinema torn down for a mall

A renowned Kabul cinema that for decades attracted the city's film fans is being demolished to make way for a shopping mall, AFP journalists saw Thursday.

Farewell to Memories: Kabul’s Beloved Ariana Cinema Razed for Commercial Market

A historic landmark, Kabul’s Ariana Cinema has been demolished to make way for a commercial market, sparking concerns over the city’s cultural heritage. Authorities in Kabul have begun demolishing the historic Ariana Cinema, a landmark cultural venue in the city’s downtown, as part of plans to replace it with a commercial market, sources stated. Bulldozers were seen dismantling large sections of the building after the operation started two days …

Taliban Demolish Ariana Cinema, One of Afghanistan's Oldest Cultural Landmarks – KabulNow

Kabul, Afghanistan - The Taliban authorities have demolished Ariana Cinema, one of Afghanistan's oldest cinemas, in the capital Kabul, according to reports from readers of KabulNow. Sources said the Taliban-run municipality in Kabul has begun tearing down historic cinema building, with plans to construct a commercial market on the site. Videos circulating on social media show heavy machinery destroying the structure, while debris removal has bee…