Citadel of Ghazni

The Citadel of Ghazni (or Ghuznee, Ghazna) is a large fortress located in Ghazni city, east-central Afghanistan. It was built in the 13th century surrounding the Ghazni town to form a walled city. The 45 metre (147 foot) high citadel dominates the skyline of Ghazni.

History
Over the 800 years of its existence, Ghazni Citadel was the site of many battles. It was the site of the battle of Ghazni in 1839, during the first Anglo-Afghan war when the British troops stormed and captured the citadel. It saw further violence during recent decades of wars.

Threats
The old citadel of Ghazni is in a deteriorating condition. Many of the towers and walls of the fortress are crumbling. Decades of war and continued political instability in Afghanistan has contributed to the deterioration of the fortress. War and lack of funds have hampered restoration efforts.