Appeal for foreign money to protect ancient relics
(NEWSER) - As Western and Afghan forces battle Taliban Islamists for control of Afghanistan, archaeologists have discovered major relics of the country's Buddhist past in an area south of Kabul. The artifacts date back at least to the 5th century AD, and possibly to the era before Christ. "There is a temple, stupas, beautiful rooms, big and small statues, two with the length of seven and nine meters, colorful frescoes ornamented with gold and some coins," an Afghan archaeology official told Reuters yesterday. More»
