Deputy Minister for Arts and Culture Inspects Ahmad Shah Baba’s House in Kandahar

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Tayebi, Deputy Minister for Arts and Culture at the Ministry of Information and Culture, visited the house of Ahmad Shah Baba, the founder of the Durrani Empire, and nearby historic buildings during an official visit to Kandahar. He was accompanied by Engineer Mohammad Hasib Nasimi, Director of Historical Monuments Preservation, and a technical delegation from the Aga Khan Cultural Services office.
During the visit, the director and technical team assessed the buildings’ condition, the extent of deterioration and their restoration needs. They also discussed professional principles and technical standards for preserving and restoring historical monuments, with particular emphasis on maintaining the architectural authenticity and historical and cultural value of the site.
The delegation also explored options for the long-term preservation of the buildings and potential cooperation between the Ministry and Aga Khan Cultural Services.
Sheikh Tayebi welcomed the measures taken to preserve and comprehensively restore Ahmad Shah Baba’s house, and stressed the need for urgent attention to the condition of the nearby historic buildings. He said comprehensive restoration in line with scientific and professional standards was necessary to prevent further deterioration and protect their historical and cultural significance.
Amanullah Sahibzada, a member of the Aga Khan Cultural Services technical delegation, said the organisation planned to continue cooperating with the Ministry in the preservation and comprehensive restoration of the historic buildings near Ahmad Shah Baba’s house.
Ahmad Shah Baba’s house was comprehensively restored two years ago using the Ministry of Information and Culture’s budget, in accordance with professional principles and technical standards.
 16 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 
28 oct 2026