Following recent flash floods in Ghor province, Afghanistan, 40 ancient artifacts have been discovered and confiscated in the area surrounding the historic Minaret of Jam. The artifacts were unearthed after heavy rains in the region, according to Abdul Hai Zaim, the head of information and culture for Ghor province.
Artifacts Date Back to Ghorid Dynasty
Kabul 24: Zaim stated that the antiquities date back to the period of the Ghorid dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Afghanistan, Iran, and India from the 11th to 13th centuries CE.
The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built during this era and is considered one of the finest examples of Afghan architecture from the Ghorid period.
Artifacts Collected by Security Forces and Locals
The artifacts were collected by security forces and local residents in the area surrounding the Minaret of Jam after the flash floods. Zaim praised the efforts of both the authorities and the local community in preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
Artifacts Handed Over to Local Museum
The 40 ancient artifacts have been handed over to the local museum in Ghor province for safekeeping and further study by archaeologists and historians. The discovery highlights the importance of the region in terms of its rich cultural and historical significance, which is often threatened by natural disasters and human activities.
The Minaret of Jam and its surrounding areas have been the site of numerous archaeological excavations and discoveries over the years, shedding light on the complex history of the region and its role in the development of Islamic architecture and culture in Central Asia
