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The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has described urban renewal in Afghanistan to be “as much an act of faith as a technological undertaking.” A combination of hope, community consultations, technical expertise and a long time horizon are essential to the success of AKTC’s renewal efforts.
The AKTC’S Historic Cities Programme is one of a family of non-denominational development agencies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Programme operates in Afghanistan with the goal of engaging local communities in restoring once beautiful cities like Kabul and Herat. Other objectives include bettering the quality of life for low income earners and using projects as a springboard for economic and social development.
The Programme builds on what remains of cultural highpoints from the past. Architectural achievements in Kabul include the Timur Shah Mausoleum, the historic residential district of Asheqan wa Arefan, and Baghe Babur, the 16th century Mughal garden of Emperor Babur.