Jabal Saraj District
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Jabal Saraj or its Arabic name (Jabal-ul-Siraj) Persianجبل السراج is a district of Parwan Province located north of the capital Kabul, Afghanistan. It is surrounded by the high peaks of mountains. Jabal Saraj is known for its natural beauty and its brave people. During summer, many people from Kabul and other provinces come to Jabal Saraj for vacation. The capital is the town of Jabal Saraj.
Jabal Saraj is a historic village of Afghanistan named by King Habibullah in the beginning of the 20th century as this district was one of the favourite sightseeing areas for the King with a special palace for the summer. The ruins of the palace and the other ancient sites can be seen as the city experienced the consequences of the Communist Regime's invasion of Afghanistan. During the civil war, the people of Jabal Saraj fought hard against the Taliban.
Jabal Saraj's economy relies on a textile factory, built in 1937, a cement factory and agriculture.
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