Remains of Sindhi civilisation discovered in Pak province

Remains of the ancient Sindhi civilisation have been discovered by a team of archaeologists during excavation at an ancient site in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakthunkhwa (KP) province.
The excavation conducted by Directorate of Archaeology and Museums KP in collaboration with Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar, was initiated a month ago.
Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu districts are rich in archeological artifacts, Director Archaeology and Museums KP Abdul Samad said.
Samad, who is also the project Director said that the Gomal valley of KP is rich in archaeology and has revealed evidences of the origin of Indus valley civilisation.
This site excavation has proved that KP is the birthplace of the Indus valley civilisation, he said.

"We have found remains of almost 2600 BC contemporary to Indus valley civilisation", he added.

Similarly, hundreds of archaeological sites have been registered in a survey completed in district Buner, he said.
The site of Sikandar south located in Dera Ismail Khan is unique and eminent, Zakirullah from Department of Archaeology, Peshawar University said.
The provincial government is committed to protect and preserve the ancient archaeological remains and other historic places in the province, Secretary (Archaeology and Museums) Azam Khan said.
"The recent discoveries, particularly at Sikandar South site, are a part of the department and provincial government's efforts," he added.