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apex of which lies nearly due west, where
both mountains come very nery near to each
other. Between these two mountains there
is a pass which conects the valley of Cha-
har-Dehi ( Nau-i-Kabul ) with the old Ka-
bul, and enables the Kabul River to flow
through. In ancient times a strong wall
surrounded the city, which had seven
gates. The fortifications are still standing
on the Asmai and Sher-Derwaza hills,
with watch towers at short intervals.
يك منظره از اطراف قريب كابل
Subburbs of Kabul
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