Citadel of Ghazni

Citadel of Ghazni
Ghazni in Afghanistan
Ghazni Citadel photo
View of Ghazni Citadel in 1939
Ghazni Citadel
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates 33°32′57″N 68°25′24″E / 33.54917°N 68.42333°E / 33.54917; 68.42333Coordinates: 33°32′57″N 68°25′24″E / 33.54917°N 68.42333°E / 33.54917; 68.42333
Height 45 metres (147 foot)
Site information
Open to
the public		 Yes
Condition Partially ruined
Site history
Built 13th century
Battles/wars Battle of Ghazni

The Citadel of Ghazni (or Ghuznee, Ghazna) is a large fortress located in Ghazni city, east-central Afghanistan. It was built in the 13th century surrounding the Ghazni town to form a walled city.[1] The 45 metre (147 foot) high citadel dominates the skyline of Ghazni.[1]

History

Painting by James Rattray shows town and Citadel of Ghazni, 1839-1842

Over the 800 years of its existence, Ghazni Citadel was the site of many battles. It was the site of the battle of Ghazni in 1839, during the first Anglo-Afghan war when the British troops stormed and captured the citadel. It saw further violence during recent decades of wars.[2]

Threats

The old citadel of Ghazni is in a deteriorating condition. Many of the towers and walls of the fortress are crumbling. Decades of war and continued political instability in Afghanistan has contributed to the deterioration of the fortress. War and lack of funds have hampered restoration efforts.[3]


See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Ghaznī". britannica.com. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "Battle of Ghuznee". britishbattles.com. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "In pictures: Ghazni's undiscovered Afghan treasure trove". bbc.com. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
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