Chihil Sutun
Chihil Sutun (Persian: چهلستون, meaning "Forty Columns"), also spelled Chehel Sutoon, Chelsutoon, Chehelseton or Chihilsitoon, is a historic palace with gardens located about 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) east of Darulaman in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was built in 1796 by Emperor Zaman Shah Durrani. The palace and neighborhood are part of District 7 of the city.
| Chihil Sutun | |
|---|---|
چهلستون | |
| Former names | Hendaki |
| Alternative names | Chihilsitoon |
| Etymology | Forty Columns |
| General information | |
| Type | Palace |
| Town or city | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Estimated completion | 1796 |
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