Ancient Artifacts Surface After Monsoon Floods in DG Khan

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DG Khan: Local residents of DG Khan have handed over nearly 500 centuries-old coins and artifacts discovered in the foothills of Koh-e-Suleman after recent monsoon floods, in a rare display of community-driven preservation of history.

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid, Political Assistant Amir Taimur, and Deputy Director Archaeology Salman Tanveer visited Sakhi Sarwar to inspect the findings. The artifacts, which span multiple dynasties including Mughal, Tughlaq, Sikh, Wima Dewa Kushan, Durrani, Lodhi, British, Nader Shah, Bahadur Shah Zafar, as well as Central Asian and Arab empires, shed light on the region’s deep cultural and historical heritage.

The DC said appreciation certificates and rewards would be recommended for the locals, adding that the discovery could enhance DG Khan’s significance internationally by opening new avenues for tourism, research, and local employment.

Deputy Director Archaeology Salman Tanveer confirmed that further excavation and research will continue, with proposals underway to turn the site into a research and tourist hub. Political Assistant Amir Taimur praised the community for protecting and voluntarily handing over the artifacts, calling it a remarkable step in safeguarding national heritage.