Darul Aman Palace is a historical palace located in the southwestern part of Kabul, Afghanistan. It was built in the early 1920s during the reign of King Amanullah Khan and served as the seat of the Afghan government until it was severely damaged during the country's long period of conflict.
The palace was designed by a German architect, Walter Harten, and was intended to serve as a symbol of Afghanistan's modernization and progress. It featured a mix of traditional Afghan and modern European architectural styles, with a large central dome and numerous ornate balconies and archways.
Over the years, Darul Aman Palace has played an important role in Afghan history. It served as the venue for many significant political events, including the coronation of King Zahir Shah in 1933, the establishment of Afghanistan's first constitution in 1964, and the Soviet-backed coup d'état in 1978.
However, the palace suffered extensive damage during the country's long period of conflict. It was bombed by the mujahideen in the 1990s, and was later occupied by the Taliban, who used it as a military base. In 2001, the palace was severely damaged again during the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan.
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