Uzbek Cultural Delegation Visits Historic Sites in Andkhoy, Faryab

A cultural delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan visited Andkhoy District in Faryab Province to explore historic monuments and discuss ways to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries. The delegation was led by Azizjan Arapjanov, Deputy Head of Uzbekistan’s Agency for Cultural Heritage, and accompanied by Jafar Fattahov, Uzbekistan’s Consul General in Mazar-e-Sharif.
During the visit, the delegation met with Mawlawi Shamsuddin Muhammadi, Director of Information and Culture in Faryab, as well as local officials, religious scholars, tribal elders, and cultural figures. Discussions focused on the province’s cultural heritage and the history of Andkhoy’s historic monuments.
Mawlawi Muhammadi presented proposals to restore, protect, and maintain the district’s historic sites.
The delegation also visited the historic Baba Wali monument, the Grand Mosque, a madrasa, the historic Shaybanid reservoir, and the shrine of Chahar Ma‘sum. Officials from the Faryab Directorate of Information and Culture briefed the delegation on the historical background and cultural significance of these sites.
The Uzbek delegation emphasized the importance of safeguarding cultural and historical heritage and expressed appreciation for the Directorate’s efforts to protect and maintain the monuments.
12 October 2026