Darul Aman Palace
Darul Aman Palace (Pashto: د دارالامان ماڼۍ; Dari: قصر دارالامان; 'Abode of Peace' or, in a double meaning, 'Abode of Aman[ullah]') is a three-story-tall palace located in Darulaman, about 16 km (9.9 mi) south-west of the center of Kabul, Afghanistan. Surrounding the palace are the following buildings: the National Assembly, the National Museum of Afghanistan and the Afghan International University.
| Darul Aman Palace | |
|---|---|
قصر دارالامان - د دارالامان ماڼۍ | |
The palace in January 1982, which was heavily damaged in the 1990s and fully restored in recent years | |
| General information | |
| Status | Reconstructed in 2019 on the 100th Independence Day of Afghanistan |
| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Construction started | 1925 |
| Completed | 1927 |
| Renovated | 2016-2019 |
| Renovation cost | $10-20 million |
| Height | 107 ft (33 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Brick Marble (spiral staircases) |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Walter Harten A. Godard M. Godard |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 150 |
The 150-room Darul Aman Palace was originally built in the 1920s, during the reign of Amanullah Khan. He reigned as Emir of Afghanistan between February 1919 and June 1926, and as King of Afghanistan between June 1926 and January 1929. The palace was severely damaged during the 1990s civil war. However, between 2016 and 2020, the palace was renovated and completely restored to its former glory. Most work was completed for the 100th anniversary of Afghan independence, which was on 19 August 2019. The site is open to the public and all tourists.