Saturday, May 3, 2014
Gardiz (BNA) Ten golden coins of Bodhi Era handed over by Paktia security directorate to the head of information and Culture department of that province today.
Mohammad Shefa Moshteq the head of information and culture department of Paktia said BNA, the coins included historical artifacts which were smuggled by traffickers of ancient artifacts six months ago from Logar province to Paktia.
According to the source, the relics were placed in a ruin place in Teora Ghafoorkhail region, in relevant areas of Gardiz city which were uncovered and seized by police.
The source added, no one has been arrested in connection of the case.
Mohammad Gul the head of historical monument department of Paktia said the coins belonged to Bodhi’s era which are consider the most valuable of relics in that era.
T. Suraya-Yarzada
