During the ongoing restoration and renovation of the historic house of Ahmad Shah Baba, the founder of modern Afghanistan, in Kandahar city, three significant ancient artifacts dating back to the Ahmad Shahi period (18th century) have been unearthed.
Kabul 24: This discovery, made by workers and cultural heritage experts, represents a major step in preserving and enriching the country’s historical legacy.vocal.media
Abdul Shakur Sapand, head of the Art and Culture Department at the Kandahar Directorate of Information and Culture, announced to the media: “During the restoration work on this historic building, three valuable artifacts were found, all belonging to the era of Ahmad Shah Durrani.”
He described the items in detail: a stone plate oil lamp carved from natural stone, a traditional clay lamp, and a metal chain likely used for lighting or decorative purposes.etsy.com
Sapand emphasized that these artifacts will undergo professional cleaning, restoration, and conservation before being added to the small museum within Ahmad Shah Baba’s house.
He added: “These items will be displayed to the public alongside other Ahmad Shahi-era objects already preserved here, allowing domestic and international visitors to connect with a proud chapter of Afghanistan’s history.”The house of Ahmad Shah Baba, located in central Kandahar, is one of Afghanistan’s most iconic historical symbols.
Known as the residence and command center of Ahmad Shah Durrani, the building had been gradually deteriorating over the years. Now, through the efforts of the Kandahar Directorate of Information and Culture and support from local authorities, the restoration project is progressing earnestly to transform it into a cultural-museum complex.youtube.com
This find not only holds immense historical value but also highlights the rich cultural and civilizational layers of the Ahmad Shahi period, during which Afghanistan emerged as a vast empire.
Experts hope that continued excavations and restoration will yield more discoveries, turning the site into a major attraction for tourists and history researchers.In Afghanistan’s current context, protecting such heritage carries heightened importance, contributing to national identity and drawing global attention to the nation’s profound history.
Local authorities have urged the public to cooperate in safeguarding these landmarks.
