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Hayden Harris

Shahr-e-Zohak, also known as the Red City, is an historic landmark in Afghanistan first erected in 507 AD from sandstone. It was a center of religion, philosophy, and art between the 11th and 20th centuries when it was dyed bright colors. In 2001, under Taliban rule, their leader Mullah Omar ordered the city's statues destroyed for being "idols." Since then, several countries and organizations have committed to restoring the historic landmark.

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SHAHR-E-ZOHA THE RED CITY
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Before the Taliban First erected in 507 AD Carved from sand stone Several Monasteries located nearby Center for religion, philosophy, and Indian art between the 11 & 20th century Originally dyed bright reds and yellows 1979
UNDER TALIBAN RULE Red dots mark the path between land mines In 2001 Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar order the statues to be destroyed, declaring they were ¡°Idols¡± 2001
Restoration Several countries and organizations have committed to helping rebuild this historic landmark Before After
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The Red City

  • 1. SHAHR-E-ZOHA THE RED CITY
  • 3. Before the Taliban First erected in 507 AD Carved from sand stone Several Monasteries located nearby Center for religion, philosophy, and Indian art between the 11 & 20th century Originally dyed bright reds and yellows 1979
  • 4. UNDER TALIBAN RULE Red dots mark the path between land mines In 2001 Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar order the statues to be destroyed, declaring they were ¡°Idols¡± 2001
  • 5. Restoration Several countries and organizations have committed to helping rebuild this historic landmark Before After

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