UPGRADING AND CONSERVATION IN CHINDAWOL, KABUL Initiated in 2005, a third stage of upgrading works in the Chindawol neighbourhood in the western end of the old city has now begun, with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kabul.

EMERGENCY STABILIZATION IN THE OLD CITY OF HERAT The safeguarding of historic public buildings is a key element in AKTC’s strategy in the old city of Herat where, in the absence of effective controls, traditional buildings continue to be ‘redeveloped’ by their owners.

REVIVING TRADITIONS In order to replace damaged sections of the characteristic decorated brickwork found on historic houses and public buildings, AKTC has established a small workshop in Herat for their production in the heart of the old city.