Historic Ariana Cinema in Kabul Torn Down
Kabul's iconic Ariana Cinema, a cultural landmark since 1963, has been demolished to make way for a shopping centre under Taliban rule. Explore the history and loss felt across Afghanistan and beyond.
Kabul's iconic Ariana Cinema, a cultural landmark since 1963, has been demolished to make way for a shopping centre under Taliban rule. Explore the history and loss felt across Afghanistan and beyond.
The Taliban have demolished Kabul's historic Ariana cinema, a cultural landmark since the 1960s, to build a shopping mall. Explore the story of its rise, fall, and erasure.
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