KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) says seven historical artifacts, estimated to be around 300 years old, have been discovered in northern Sar-i-Pul province.
In a statement, the ministry said the items were found in Frashqan-i-Qalan village of Sancharak district and handed over to the provincial Information and Culture department by local residents.
According to the ministry, the recovered artifacts include a small cauldron, a lamp stand, a candlestick, a broken cauldron, a plate stand, an oil container and two spoon handles.
Sar-i-Pul Governor Mullah Ahmad Shah Din Dost described the discovery and handover of the artifacts as a valuable step toward preserving the country’s historical and cultural heritage, adding that the local administration supports efforts to protect historical relics.
He said such actions reflect citizens’ sense of responsibility toward national heritage and play an important role in preserving historical identity.
Similarly, Mullah Abdul Ghaffar Haqnama, head of Information and Culture in Sar-i-Pul, said historical artifacts are an important part of the country’s authentic culture and traditions, noting that they reflect the history and lifestyle of past generations and that their protection is a shared national and Islamic responsibility.
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