{"id":494600,"date":"2025-08-04T00:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T19:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=494600"},"modified":"2025-08-04T00:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T19:40:48","slug":"kp-govt-preserves-kafirkot-and-rehman-dheri-heritage-sites-in-kp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/kp-govt-preserves-kafirkot-and-rehman-dheri-heritage-sites-in-kp\/","title":{"rendered":"KP govt preserves Kafirkot and Rehman Dheri heritage sites in KP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR<br \/>\nSecretary Department of Archaeology and Museums Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Abdul Samad here Sunday said that the scientific restoration and preservation of two important historical sites of Kafirkot and Rehman Dheri was underway in DI Khan districts. In a statement issued by the department on Sunday, he said that the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is taking serious steps to preserve the historical significance and cultural heritage of Dera Ismail Khan.<br \/>\nUnder the leadership of Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the restoration and preservation of archaeological sites in the province has been made a priority. Through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Tourism Development Project, the scientific conservation and restoration of the two major historical sites in Dera Ismail Khan Kafirkot and Rehman Dheri is in progress and will be completed soon.<br \/>\nKafirkot is a fort-like archaeological site from the Buddhist era and a magnificent example of the Gandhara civilization, whereas Rehman Dheri is one of the world\u2019s oldest urban settlements, linked to the Indus Valley Civilization.<br \/>\nThe aim of these projects is not only to preserve archaeological heritage but also to promote tourism, strengthen the local economy, and connect the younger generation with their cultural roots.<br \/>\nThese initiatives are being carried out using modern scientific methods, under the supervision of expert archaeologists, and in accordance with international standards, to highlight Pakistan\u2019s valuable historical heritage globally and ensure its preservation for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR Secretary Department of Archaeology and Museums Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Abdul Samad here Sunday said that the scientific restoration and preservation of two important historical sites of Kafirkot and Rehman Dheri was underway in DI Khan districts. 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