57 new historical sites registered in Maidan Wardak amid preservation concerns
Taliban Officials in Maidan Wardak province say that 57 new historical sites have been registered in the province this year.
Habibullah Mujahid, the Taliban director of Information and Culture in Maidan Wardak, stated that some of these newly registered sites date back hundreds of years. The sites include shrines, forts, mosques, and stupas from the Kushan era. As a result, the total number of registered historical sites in the province has now reached 75.
These historical sites are located in the districts of Narkh, Jalrez, Sayedabad, Dai Mirdad, Chak, and Jaghatu.
Earlier, some residents of Maidan Wardak expressed concern that many historical sites in the provincial capital, Maidan Shar, and districts such as Narkh, Jalrez, Sayedabad, Chak, and Behsood are at risk of being destroyed.
It is also reported that many archaeological sites in the country are at risk of destruction due to a lack of preservation and maintenance. Recent floods and earthquakes have further exacerbated these concerns.
Experts believe that Maidan Wardak is one of Afghanistan’s historical and cultural provinces, rich in historical landmarks. These sites hold significant value from various periods in country’s history and reflect the diverse civilizations that have shaped the region.
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