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Archaeological treasures uncovered beneath Kabul's crumbling ancient fortress
By Marcus Hayes
Work to save the Afghan capital’s crumbling ancient fortress uncovers archaeological treasures
Marcus Hayes
Marcus Hayes
Reporter · Killeen, TX
Marcus has been a reporter for 4 years and has a degree in Community Development from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has appeared in various local publications including the Killeen Daily Herald, where he focused on grassroots initiatives and community events.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 12:03 PM · 1 min read
The imposing fortress of Bala Hissar in the Afghan capital Kabul has endured centuries of upheaval and war. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture is conducting an extensive, yearslong project to painstakingly conserve the historic and strategic site. Sections of…
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