Kabul Library, Public library in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Kabul Library is a public library in Afghanistan's capital that holds over 220,000 books across multiple floors, with 180,000 volumes in Persian and Dari languages alongside collections in Pashto and Arabic. The building contains separate reading areas designed to serve different types of study and research needs.
The library was founded during the reign of King Amanullah Khan and stands as one of Afghanistan's earliest institutions dedicated to public knowledge and literature accessibility. It was established during a period when the nation was building its modern infrastructure.
The library features sections dedicated to Afghan poetry and literary works that reflect the country's different ethnic groups and languages. Visitors can explore materials that show how various communities have expressed their traditions and stories through written words.
Students and researchers can access the reading rooms from Saturday through Thursday, with separate study areas set up for different purposes. The various rooms help visitors work with focus and find resources suited to their specific needs.
The collection includes rare publications from Afghanistan's period between 1870 and 1930, documenting social and political shifts of that era. These historical volumes offer insights into how the country transformed during those crucial decades.
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