Afghanistan, Nov. 18 -- The Hakim Nasir Khusraw Balkhi Square, a prominent city intersection, has been restored and reopened, reclaiming its status as a cultural and intellectual landmark.

Originally revamped and renamed in 2011 to honor the revered Persian philosopher and Ismaili scholar Nasir Khusraw Balkhi, the square recently underwent a comprehensive six-month restoration project. Funded by private businesses, the restoration cost exceeded 3 million Afghanis.

Formerly known as Taimani Square, the site was first renovated over a decade ago with financial support from Syed Mansoor Naderi, a distinguished Afghan spiritual and national leader. The redesign, inspired by Nasir Khusraw's famous verse, "A tree will bear the fruits of knowl...