Flash Floods Unearth Historical Artifacts in Ghazni Province

Recent flash floods in the Asfandi area of Ghazni province have exposed a collection of historical artifacts, provincial officials reported. Staff from the provincial Information and Culture Department recovered the items and transferred them to the Ghazni provincial museum for preservation.

According to department head Hamidullah Nisar, the recovered collection includes ceramic objects shaped like water pipes and a stone inscription that was broken into several fragments. The artifacts were uncovered by floodwaters that washed away soil in the area, bringing the historical pieces to the surface.

Officials stated that all recovered items have been secured and cataloged at the local museum, which already houses numerous archaeological finds from the region. The department is continuing to monitor the area for additional discoveries as floodwaters recede and soil erosion continues.

While both reports confirm the recovery of two dozen artifacts, Hurriyat lists 23 clay pipe-shaped objects alongside a single stone inscription, whereas Pajhwok describes 24 ceramic pieces in addition to the separate stone fragment. Regardless of the precise count, authorities emphasized that the discovery adds to Ghazni’s documented archaeological record and highlights the impact of seasonal weather on exposed historical sites.

The provincial Information and Culture Department has urged local residents to report any further uncovered items to authorities rather than removing them from the site.