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2500-year-old Buddhist-era jail found in Nangarhar

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JALALABAD (Pajhwok): A 2500-year-old Buddhist-era prison has been found in eastern Nangarhar province, local officials said on Saturday.

Rahimullah Khogyani, director of information and culture, said archaeologists unearthed the prison built about 2500 years ago in Sabzabad area of Surkhrod district. He said the prison was believed to be used in military affairs.

He said the prison was in a deep area without gates and had a special structure. Khogyani added pieces of clay pots were also discovered from the jail.

According to Khogyani, a 13-meter-long and four . . .

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