Nov 13: Preservation of archaeological sites and monuments could bring economic prosperity to the region, said speakers at the inaugural session of a three-day international conference here on Tuesday.
“We treasure the belongings of our grandparents but do not care to preserve cultural heritage of our ancestors,” said Dr Nasim Khan, director of Institute of Archaeology and Social Anthropology. He said that common man should know that it was important to preserve the archaeological wealth of the region.
The conference titled ‘Latest archaeological investigations in Pakistan’ has been organised by the Institute of Archaeology and Social Anthropology, University of Peshawar in collaboration with Higher Education Commission and Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to mark the 50th anniversary of establishment of archaeology department at Peshawar varsity.
Around 100 delegates from Pakistan, Malaysia and Central Asia are participating in the conference.
Malaysian High Commissioner in Pakistan Dr Hasrul Sani Mujtaba was chief guest at the inaugural session of the conference.“Pakistan is endowed with rich archaeological and cultural heritage, which, if explored and utilized to its optimum potential, can change the fortune of this country,” he said.