Archaeology
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Afghanistan
30 Archaeological and Historic Sites Identified in Afghanistan’s Paktia Province
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the identification and registration of 30 archaeological and historic sites in Paktia province, following surveys conducted by a team of professional archaeologists across nine districts and the provincial centre. In…
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Ancient Greco-Bactrian Coin Unearthed in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: A coin believed to be around 2,000 years old has been discovered in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province and transferred to a local museum after completing legal procedures, according to Taliban cultural authorities. Preliminary assessments suggest the artifact dates…
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Taliban Reports Restoration of 32 Historic Sites Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the restoration of 32 historical monuments, the identification of 44 archaeological sites, and the rehabilitation of hundreds of cultural artifacts across Afghanistan over the past year. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban…
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3 Historical Pots Unearthed During Grave Digging in Helmand
DID Press: Three ancient pots have been discovered during grave excavation at a cemetery linked to the historical Bost Fortress in Lashkargah city of Helmand, officials said. Local authorities reported that the artifacts were found when residents were digging a…
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Foreign Visitors Surge at National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul
DID Press: National Museum of Afghanistan in western Kabul has reported a notable increase in both domestic and international visitors, highlighting renewed interest in the country’s cultural heritage. As Afghanistan marks World Museum Day, the museum organized a special exhibition…
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1,430 Mes Aynak Artifacts Transferred to the Directorate of Archaeology for Conservation and Restoration
DID Press: The Directorate of Archaeology under the Ministry of Information and Culture of the caretaker government has announced the transfer of 1,430 archaeological artifacts unearthed from the Mes Aynak site in Logar Province to its Central Conservation Laboratory. This…
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