architecture
Shah Jahan Mosque, Babur Gardens
Scalloped marble arches form a small pavilion-like mosque in Babur Gardens.
The story behind the place
The Gardens of Babur occupy terraced ground in Kabul and contain the burial place of the first Mughal emperor. Later additions include Shah Jahan's small marble mosque. Its open scalloped arches and delicate rooftop finials make an intimate contrast with the garden's larger landscape. Conservation of the gardens and their monuments has helped restore a place for recreation, cultural events and quiet visits.
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Read more from the sources
- Restoration in Kabul — Bagh-e BaburAga Khan Development Network / Aga Khan Trust for Culture
- Shah Jahan Mosque, Babur Gardens — additional named subject and form evidenceMinistry of Information and Culture, Afghanistan
