MAZAR-E-SHARIF (Pajhwok): The route of Qush Tepa Canal in northern Balkh province has been changed to save the ancient ‘Kafer Kala’ fort from destruction, local officials say.
Zabihullah Aryaye, a senior official of the Information and Culture Department, told Pajhwok Afghan News the canal’s direction was changed after its digging work reached Kafer Kala area from Dawlatabad district.
He said now the excavation work was ongoing 200 meters north of Kafer Kala fort.
Meanwhile, some culturists view Kafer Kala as an essential historical monument.
Saleh Mohammad Khaliq, a culturist and writer, said Kafer Kala fort dated back . . .
