Chihil Sutun
| Chihil Sutun | |
|---|---|
چهلستون | |
Interactive map of the Chihil Sutun area | |
| Former names | Hendaki |
| Alternative names | Chihilsitoon |
| Etymology | Forty Columns |
| General information | |
| Type | Palace |
| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Estimated completion | 1796 |
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Chihil Sutun (Dari: چهلستون, meaning "Forty Columns"), also spelled as Chehel Sutoon, Chelsutoon, Chehelseton or Chihilsitoon, is a historic palace with gardens in Kabul, Afghanistan. The 30-hectare park is fully walled and located in the city's historical Chihilsitoon neighborhood, about 3.6.km east of the Darulaman neighborhood.
The Chihil Sutun Palace was built by Emperor Zaman Shah Durrani in 1796. Many people visit the site for pleasure and leisure purposes. The park and neighborhood are part of District 7 of the city. Bagh-e Babur is a few kilometers to the north.