Murad Khani

Soviet modernization efforts in 1975, neglect and civil war, threatened and destroyed many buildings in the area.

[4] Despite these threats, "Murad Khane retains much of its original fabric with a network of small streets connecting the bazaar, religious structures, caravanserai and houses in a layout that represents the area's unique ties to Islamic design and nearly four hundred years of Afghan history.

In 2006, the Turquoise Mountain Foundation began restoration work in Murad Khane, headed by Rory Stewart.

Turquoise Mountain began to clear out the garbage that had accumulated over the years and set to work restoring the historic houses.

[7] Turquoise Mountain has now restored or rebuilt 150 damaged homes, documented built and intangible cultural heritage, opened the Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture to train young people in traditional crafts, opened a Primary School and Family Health Clinic for the local residents, and hosted thousands of visitors to the revived neighbourhood.