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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kabul

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

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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.
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Tajbeg Palace.

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Tajbeg Palace

The abandoned palace stands as a wounded but proud beacon of Afghan hope.
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