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Historic sites in Haiti. Encompassing all Haitian historic sites and structures recognized by: official designation; and/or by listing where legal preservation protection may or may not exist. Subcategories
Taq-e Zafar. After King Amanullah Khan and Queen Soraya Tarzi's return from Europe in 1928, Amanullah brought in foreign experts to redesign Kabul. At that time, at the entrance of Paghman, they created a European-style monumental gate similar to but smaller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, which was similarly called the Taq-e Zafar (Persian: طاق ظفر Arch of Victory).
These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence. The Palace of Sans Souci, the buildings at Ramiers and, in particular, the Citadel serve as universal symbols of liberty, being the first monuments to be constructed by black slaves who had gained their freedom. [3]
In 2001 rebuilding began [106] and many of the city's damaged landmarks were rebuilt or restored, including the Gardens of Babur in 2005, [107] the arch of Paghman, the Mahmoud Khan Bridge clock tower in 2013 [108] and the Taj Beg Palace in 2021. [109] Local community efforts repaired homes and dwellings. [110] Modern high-rises built in the 2010s
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Paghman Hill Castle, also known as Paghman Palace (Pashto: د پغمان ماڼۍ), is located in the town of Paghman in Afghanistan, a short distance northwest of the city of Kabul. The site opened to the public in 2014 and is visited by many tourists, especially during major festivals .
Haiti's most famous monuments are the Sans-Souci Palace and the Citadelle Laferrière, inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1982. [1] Situated in the Northern Massif de la Hotte, in one of Haiti's National Parks, the structures date from the early 19th century. [2] The buildings were among the first to be built after Haiti's independence from ...