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Things To Do: Royal Family Mausoleum
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  • Written by Jacquelynn on Oct 31, 2005
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    • King Nadir Shah's Mausoleum is the resting place for Afghan's royal family. It is visible from most of Kabul and you can imagine how magnificant this monument must have been in it's original glory.

    There were a few guards present and an unofficial tour guide who spoke good English. Little boys ran around our legs, offering soda and cookies. They were very persistant! Before long we were found by a young man who had a key and led us down the stairs into the catacombs. The view of Kabul from this spot is spectacular! Mujaheddin fought over Kabul's high ground and also caused desturction from it.

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    Things To Do: Darulaman Palace
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    • This palace built in the 1920s by King Amannullah. As with most of Kabul, much of the building is destroyed from fighting that has taken place since1992. The palace was used by King Amannullah and later used as the Justice ministry and Defence ministry. Behind this palace is the former Defence Ministry.

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    Things To Do: Kabul Zoo
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    • The Kabul Zoo is not the best zoo out there, as it is a bit sad. There are over 100 animals, including lions, bears, pigs, vultures, etc... The zoo is popular with locals and can see up to 3,000 people per week.

    "Marjan" the one-eyed lion was the most famous resident of the Kabul zoo. Unfortunately, he died in January 2002 at the age of 40. Marjan survivesd all of the fighting in Kabul and even killed/ate a Taliban fighter that climbed into his den. The man's brother threw a grenade into the cage for revenge and Marjan lost his sight.

    Open 6:00am to 6:00pm. Admission is 5 AFA.

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    Things To Do: Mosque
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    • This mosque is located near the river and has a beautiful blue dome.

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    Things To Do: See the Wall
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    • This wall goes right up the mountainside and really accentuates all of the homes built on the way up.

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    Things To Do: Visit the orphanages
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    • Decades of war have created over two million orphans in Afghanistan. If you have an opportunity to visit the orphanages, stop by to visit, . And if you can bring any donations of clothes or school supplies, they are greatly appreciated. The children we visited were divided into a girls class and a boys class. They were all so very happy and eager to learn! Teachers were never short of volunteers willing to answer questions. There are also some very talented artists to be found in the young children. Due to capacity, some only offer half day classes in order to accomodate two sessions of students per day.

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    Comments for Jacquelynn about Afghanistan
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    cachaseiro Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:52 UTC
     WOW. that is really an interesting page you made there.    		husain Mon Jul 31, 2006 09:52 UTC
     great page
    terps94 Wed Mar 15, 2006 13:53 UTC
     pretty cool page!! I wish I had the oppurtunity to travel outside the barricades like you did.    		Delhiwallah Fri Nov 4, 2005 06:27 UTC
     Your description of Kabul are very interesting for a new traveller. It gives useful and practical tips for survival. Thanks
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