Bagh-e-Babur (Babur's Garden) is one of the more famous parks and historical sites in Kabul. It is the final resting place for Zahiruddin Muhammad Shah, the founder of the Moghul Empire commonly known in Afghanistan as Babur Shah. Babur, a decendent of Chengis Khan, conquered Afghanistan in 1504 and eventually controlled large parts of India and Central Asia.The park was restored several years ago by Agha Khan and on any given day you can find hundreds of people there playing cards, eating melon, and drinking tea. Parks in Kabul are very popular as the city is dirty and grass and trees are rare. They are also one of the few places where unmarried men and women can get away with sitting together, talking, and even holding hands without getting arrested. Pictures of my visit are below:
Babur's Tomb
A view of the park from the top of the hill
The entrance to Babur's tomb and some houses behind the park
People enjoying the day at the bottom of the hill
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