News Desk
ISLAMABAD: The Department of Archeology and Museums (DoAM) Islamabad has discovered 38 new archaeological sites in Islamabad Capital Territory during the search for archeological sites in the last five years.
According to an official statement received here on Tuesday, the department has discovered these new archaeological sites with the help and support of the tiring efforts of its team of archaeologists.
Archeological Sites in Islamabad
There were already six archaeological sites in the federal capital, comprising Ban Faqiran Stupa, Mai Qamru Mosque, Tomb of Sultan Makrab Khan, Farwala Fort, Rawat Fort, and Shahullah Dutta Cave.
It is worth noting that after the 18th Constitution amendment in 2010, all of the archaeological sites and monuments were decommissioned and handed over to the respective provinces.
After the devaluation plan and responsibilities, the Department of Archeology and Museums, Islamabad with its given mandate and functions works for the discovery of new archaeological sites in the capital territory.
