Local sources in Faryab province report that Taliban forces have demolished the historic minaret attributed to Sultan Husayn Bayqara in Dawlat Abad district. This monument was considered a significant relic of the Timurid era in northern Afghanistan and a key part of the region’s historical identity. Its destruction has sparked outrage and concern among cultural preservationists.
Residents witnessed the removal of the structure, but local Taliban officials have yet to issue any statement explaining the reasoning behind the demolition. Heritage experts warn that the loss of such sites inflicts irreversible damage on Afghanistan’s cultural landscape. They emphasize that protecting historical artifacts is not just a national duty but an international obligation.
The incident highlights the ongoing threat to Afghanistan’s rich history under the current administration. Cultural activists are calling for an immediate halt to the destruction of heritage sites. The silence from authorities regarding the razing of the minaret has only deepened fears about the fate of other historical landmarks in the country.
Taliban destroys historic Sultan Husayn Bayqara minaret in Faryab
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