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Kah-gil: The Straw-and-Clay Plaster That Keeps Afghan Roofs Dry

Kah-gil: The Straw-and-Clay Plaster That Keeps Afghan Roofs Dry

 Posted on July 3, 2026  |  About AFG Editorial Team

Long before cement became common in Afghanistan, families sealed their roofs against snow and rain with nothing more than clay, chopped straw, and water — a mixture still applied by hand today, in cities and villages alike.

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