Taq-e Zafar, Victory arch in Paghman District, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Taq-e Zafar is a white marble arch with classical architectural elements situated at the entrance to the Paghman gardens. The structure features ornamental details and stands as the main gateway to the valley recreational area below.

Taq-e Zafar was built in 1928, after King Amanullah Khan and Queen Soraya Tarzi returned from Europe, to commemorate Afghan independence following the Third Anglo-Afghan War of 1919. A Turkish architect designed it in Greco-Roman style, smaller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Bombardment during the Soviet-Afghan War of the 1980s blew off its top, and it was restored by May 2005.

The structure displays Persian calligraphy that celebrates Afghan independence through its architectural design. Visitors can observe the skilled craftsmanship in the inscriptions carved into the marble surfaces.

The arch is easy to locate at the entrance of Paghman valley and serves as a natural landmark for orientation. The site is accessible on foot and visible from below, though the surrounding terrain is uneven and requires sturdy footwear.

The structure underwent complete restoration after suffering severe damage during the Soviet-Afghan conflict of the 1980s. This reconstruction in the 2000s brought it back as a visible landmark in the valley.