Afghanistan, May 11 -- A newly discovered Buddhist-era archaeological site in Afghanistan's Laghman province contains ancient stone carvings, structures and historical remains.
The Taliban's Ministry of Information and Culture said Monday that a new archaeological site dating back to the Buddhist era has been identified in eastern Afghanistan's Laghman province.
According to the statement, the site was discovered in Qarghayi district near a permanent migrant settlement and along the foothills of the Siyah mountain area. Officials said the location contains stone-carved statues, ancient wall structures, niches and other historical remains linked to Afghanistan's Buddhist past.
The ministry added that around 70 historical sites across Afgh...