Qala-e-Seraj
| Qala-e-Seraj | |
|---|---|
Qala-e-Seraj Qala-e-Seraj in Afghanistan | |
| General information | |
| Type | Palace |
| Location | Mehtarlam, Laghman Province, Afghanistan |
| Coordinates | 34°39′55″N 70°12′40″E / 34.6651618°N 70.2110850°E |
| Completed | c. 1912–13 |
| Renovated | 2020 |
Qala-e-Seraj, also known as Seraj Castle,[1] is a palace located in Mehtarlam, the capital of Laghman Province in eastern Afghanistan. It was built by Amir Habibullah Khan c. 1912–13 to spend his winters there.[2] Local officials spent 22 million Afs and two years to rebuild the castle, with work being completed in 2020.[3][1]
Description
The castle has two buildings, four towers, and a mosque.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Seraj Castle Restoration Completed". TOLOnews. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "Qalat us-Seraj Palace, Mehtarlam, Laghman. | ACKU Images System". ackuimages.photoshelter.com.
- ^ "TOLOnews status". Twitter.
Archaeologists and residents in the eastern province of #Laghman said on Monday that the restoration of the historically-significant Seraj Castle (Qala -e- Seraj), which started two years ago, has been completed. #Afghanistan