MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Information and culture officials on Sunday said that efforts were started to protect historical sites of northern Balkh province.
Balkh information and culture director, Mulavi Zabihullah Noori told Pajhwok Afghan News that they also stopped arbitrarily excavation of historical sites which was going on during former regime.
He said that he visited all historical areas in Balkh province, including those in districts of the province.
Practical steps for the protection of historical sites which are under serious threat of destruction have been launched, he said.
“We visited all historical monuments and sites of Balkh, special personnel . . .
