INTRODUCING THE AFGHANISTAN TELEVISION MOUNTAIN

INTRODUCING THE AFGHANISTAN TELEVISION MOUNTAIN

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The Television Mountain is a famous antenna-covered peak and a recognizable local landmark located in Kabul, Afghanistan. It serves as a major transmission hub for the country's media. It stands as a symbol of the country's long history and social division. Afghanistan's television was disrupted by conflict in the 1990s. Now the Television Hill acts as the infrastructure hub underpinning the rebirth of Afghan broadcasting. However, in 2025, citing crime prevention, the fiber-optic network was shut down. It caused a communications blackout. Approximately 9,000 telecommunications base stations ceased operations. It affected nearly every sector of the economy. In a country with limited infrastructure, the shared fiber-optic lines used for broadcasting and telephone frequently suffer from service outages. About 9,350-kilometer fiber-optic network is crucial for connecting Afghanistan to the global community and lifting the nation out of poverty. Most of this infrastructure was built by the previous government with US support. The Television Mountain offers a breathtaking, panoramic vantage place of the surrounding zones and peaks. It is popularly nicknamed Television Mountain because It has primary broadcast transmitters for Kabul's television and radio networks. Reaching the summit is very arduous and challenging, typically requiring a rugged vehicle. It has become a popular stop for specialized tours that offer panoramic views of Kabul's vibrant areas and brick houses. From the top of Television Mountain, visitors can clearly gaze at other Kabul landmarks, including the gorge and the mountain range.

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介绍阿富汗的电视山

阿富汗电视山位在喀布尔以南的山里，因山顶林立密布着广播和电视发射天线得名。这座电视山在当地极具辨识度，它是阿富汗媒体发展的重要枢纽，同时是阿富汗长年战乱、政治更迭和社会分化的显著地标。阿富汗的电视事业在上世纪90年代因战乱被打断，直到塔利班首次倒台后才逐步恢复。电视山是承载阿富汗广播电视重生的基建枢纽。2025年，阿富汗塔利班以防止犯罪为由，关闭过光纤网路，通讯曾停摆，9千个左右电讯基地台暂时停止运作，几乎所有产业都被牵涉到。在基础建设有限的阿富汗，多个广播电视和电话共用光纤长期处在极慢或断线状态。9350公里的光纤是阿富汗和世界接轨、脱离贫困的重要建设。这些光纤大多系美国支持的前政府所建置。

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