Once reaching the top of the fortress, the ANA soldiers prepared a briefing into the history of Bala Hissar and its surrounding area to share with the SFAT; showcasing the history from 5th century ...

Today, the U.S. and Afghan operate Camp Bala Hissar on the same hilltop. At the time it was built, it was a great castle and fortress known for its strength and grandeur. It suffered damage during ...

The Taliban attacked the ancient Bala Hissar fortress in Aqcha District and took control of it, Ghulam Sahi Subhani, the district governor, said in a statement. Subhani said five security ...

The residence is located on the Kozi Gramadi mount in the Sredna Gora mountain, close to the resort town of Hissar in central ... I am convinced there is no other fortress-sanctuary dating back ...