What made Kabul famous?

On the one hand an exotic town that in the 17th and 18th centuries was famous for its gardens and attractive climate. After all, Kabul was the place where the Central Asian adventurer, Babur, after conquering most of northern India and thereby establishing the Mughal dynasty, desired to be buried.



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Kabul is known for its historical gardens, bazaars, and palaces; well-known examples are the Gardens of Babur and Darul Aman Palace, as well as the Arg.

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Kabul is located high up in a narrow valley between the Hindu Kush mountains, with an elevation of 1,790 metres (5,873 ft) making it one of the highest capitals in the world. The city is said to be over 3,500 years old, mentioned since at least the time of the Achaemenid Empire.

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On the one hand an exotic town that in the 17th and 18th centuries was famous for its gardens and attractive climate. After all, Kabul was the place where the Central Asian adventurer, Babur, after conquering most of northern India and thereby establishing the Mughal dynasty, desired to be buried.

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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advises against all travel to Afghanistan. You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation in Afghanistan remains extremely volatile. There is an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attacks through Afghanistan, including around the airport.

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