Chil Zena, Archaeological stairs in western Kandahar, Afghanistan
The forty stone steps of Chil Zena lead to a chamber carved into a mountainous outcrop at the edge of Kandahar city.
Emperor Babur commissioned the construction of Chil Zena between 1526 and 1530, creating a strategic vantage point over the surrounding region.
The Kandahar Bilingual Rock Inscription found at Chil Zena demonstrates the presence of Greek populations in Afghanistan during the third century BCE.
Visitors need to climb forty stone steps to reach the summit chamber, which provides a complete view of Kandahar city below.
The stone chamber at the top contains inscriptions detailing Emperor Babur's conquests, with additional texts attributed to his son Humayun.
GPS coordinates: 31.61528,65.66361
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:54
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