Archaeological Discovery in Afghanistan

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/08/17/amidst-shrapnel-afghanistan-archaeology/

In Afghanistan Archaeologists have found Buddhist-era remains south of Kabul. The site extends over 12km and it is said that smugglers did manage to destroy and loot some artifacts before excavations began!

"There is a temple, stupas, beautiful rooms, big and small statues, two with the length of seven and nine meters, colorful frescos ornamented with gold and some coins," said Mohammad Nader Rasouli, head of the Afghan Archaeological Department.

"Some of the relics date back to the fifth century (AD). We have come across signs that there are items maybe going back to the era before Christ or prehistory," he said.

"We need foreign assistance to preserve these and their expertise to help us with further excavations."

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