Amir Habibullah Period: Qasre Stor (Star Building) II 1912.

1995
The circular metal staircase at the Qasre Stor II extension was particularly impressive a necessary fixture of all buildings erected during this period, these staircases were used by water carriers (Saqqao)who carried water in leather bags to fill tanks on the roof.

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1995<br />
The circular metal staircase at the Qasre Stor II extension was particularly impressive a necessary fixture of all buildings erected during this period, these staircases were used by water carriers (Saqqao)who carried water in leather bags to fill tanks on the roof.