Faryab Officials Stress Protection of Historical Sites and Prevention of Illegal Excavations in Gurziwan District

Mawlawi Shamsuddin Mohammadi, Director of Information and Culture in Faryab Province, met with writers and tribal elders from the Khwaja Ghar, Dara Shakh and Dara Zang areas during a visit to Gurziwan District to discuss the protection of historical sites, the prevention of illegal excavations and the documentation of the district’s history.
During the meetings, Mohammadi explained the first decree issued by the leadership (may Allah protect him), emphasising the importance of preserving and safeguarding the country’s historical and archaeological heritage.
During the visit, he also inspected the Khwaja Ghar Shrine, Gurziwan Fortress, the historic Zang Fortress, the natural waterfall in Dara Zang and several other sites, assessing their condition.
30 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 
11 November 2026