Paghman Hill Castle
Paghman Hill Castle, also known as Paghman Palace (Pashto: د پغمان ماڼۍ), is located in the town of Paghman in Afghanistan, a short distance northwest of the city of Kabul. The site opened to the public in 2014 and is visited by many tourists, especially during major festivals.
| Paghman Hill Castle | |
|---|---|
د پغمان ماڼۍ | |
Paghman Hill Palace in 2014 | |
Paghman Hill Castle Paghman Hill Castle in Afghanistan | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Paghman, Kabul Province |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Coordinates | 34.584844°N 68.969464°E |
| Construction started | March 2013 |
| Completed | 2014 |
| Cost | $15 million |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Marble Wood |
| Floor count | 3 |
The castle and surrounding areas are sometimes used as a location to host foreign guests. The site of the palace is less than 10 km (6.2 mi) to the northwest of Qargha Dam.
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