Painstaking rescue of Kabul’s crumbling Bala Hissar fortress reveals 2,000 years of Afghan history
The imposing fortress of Bala Hissar in the Afghan capital Kabul has endured centuries of upheaval and war
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Independent ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Painstaking rescue of Kabul’s crumbling Bala Hissar fortress reveals 2,000 years of Afghan history
The imposing fortress of Bala Hissar in the Afghan capital Kabul has endured centuries of upheaval and war
Work to save the Afghan capital’s crumbling ancient fortress uncovers archaeological treasures
The imposing fortress of Bala Hissar in the Afghan capital Kabul has endured centuries of upheaval and war
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Independent and ABC News. The Independent published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was ABC News, 2 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Bala Hissar and Kabul.
By country: United Kingdom (1), United States (1).
