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"That's called Shahr-e-Zohak. The red city. It used to be a fortress. It was built some nine hundred years ago."

Hosseini 147

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In the poem, one of the biggest ideas that Tabrizi idolizes is that Kabul is a beautiful woman. He repeatedly compares Kabul's features to a woman's, calling the city "her". The roses are also mentioned in the first stanza of the poem. They lead people into the city, creating a path to the wonderful city.

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"The mountains trapped in the bone-scorching heat, stifled the city like smoke" (Hosseini, 186).

"...encircled by her arid mountains" (Tabrizi, 1).

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"That militiamen stationed in the mountains sharpened their marksmanship-and settled wagers over said marksmanship-by shooting civilians below, men, women and children." Hosseini 175

the mountains turned from a form of protection for the people of Kabul to a wall that stops people from escaping the city and the violence that covers the land

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"...daylight steadily bleached darkness from the sky that spring morning..." (Hosseini, 257).

"...the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls" (Tabrizi, 16).

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In the poem, Tabrizi mentions many royal and ancient pieces, including Egypt, Princess Jahanara, and the treasure of Shayagan. All of these elements share a theme of elegance. Egypt, with its pyramids, Princess Jahanara (the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan), and the Afghan folklore surrounding the treasure of Shayagan are all tied together by the presence of Kabul. This connects well with Queen Cleopatra, who was once an elegant and strong leader as well.

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"Her melodious nightingales, with passion in their songs" (Tabrizi, 19).

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Nightingale Bird Call - singing Nightingale

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Afghanistan diary: Kabul's biggest bazaar (video)

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Afghanistan diary: Kabul's biggest bazaar (video)

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"Every street of Kabul is enthralling to the eye, Through the bazaars, caravans of Egypt pass" (Tarbrizi 15-16)

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Afghanistan diary: Kabul's biggest bazaar