This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the Shewaki Stupa in the east edge of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. Forty historical monuments and facilities that were at risk of destruction have been restored in Afghanistan over the past three years, a spokesman for the Ministry of Information and Culture of the Afghan interim government told Xinhua recently. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
KABUL, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Forty historical monuments and facilities that were at risk of destruction have been restored in Afghanistan over the past three years, a spokesman for the Ministry of Information and Culture of the Afghan interim government told Xinhua recently.
These historical monuments have been restored in seven provinces, said Khabib Ghufran, adding that a special police security unit has been formed to protect ancient artifacts and historical sites.
According to a report by the ministry, about 8,200 foreigners visited the country's historical monuments in 2024. ■
This photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the Shewaki Stupa in the east edge of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. Forty historical monuments and facilities that were at risk of destruction have been restored in Afghanistan over the past three years, a spokesman for the Ministry of Information and Culture of the Afghan interim government told Xinhua recently. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)