How was the National Museum of Afghanistan damaged during the civil war?

During the civil war in the early 1990s, the National Museum of Afghanistan suffered catastrophic damage due to factional fighting. A particularly devastating rocket attack occurred in May 1993, which contributed to the building falling into ruins.12

Beyond the physical destruction of the facility, the museum was subjected to widespread looting during this period, resulting in the loss of approximately three-quarters of its collection. These events marked a tragic era for the institution, which remained in a state of disrepair until international funding facilitated its restoration and subsequent reopening in 2004.12