Monsoon floods in the foothills of the Sulaiman Range have uncovered centuries-old treasures buried deep beneath the soil. The discovery brings to the light rare coins and ancient artifacts that reaffirm the region’s historic role as a cultural and trade corridor.
A special archaeology team led by Deputy Director Salman Tanveer, along with Deputy Commissioner DG Khan Muhammad Usman Khalid and Political Assistant Amir Taimoor, visited Sakhi Sarwar where local residents handed over some 400 to 500 coins voluntarily to the district administration for preservation. Authorities announced that certificates of appreciation and rewards will be recommended for the residents who came up with this gesture.
Deputy Commissioner Usman Khalid stated that the discovery will help highlight the historical and cultural importance of the region on a global scale, paving the way for tourism, research, and local employment opportunities.
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He noted that the team was dispatched on the special directives of Secretary Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Ehsan Bhutta and Commissioner DG Khan Division Ashfaq Ahmed Chaudhry. According to him, the area once served as a vital passage for ancient trade caravans, establishing DG Khan as a unique cultural hub.
Archaeology official Salman Tanveer added that systematic excavations and research will likely reveal more heritage material. He said recommendations are being prepared to develop the site into both a research centre and a tourist attraction.
Experts, examining the recovered coins, said they reflect a wide spectrum of eras and empires, including the Mughals, Tughlaqs, Sikh rule, Kushan king Vima Deva Kaniska, the Durrani and Lodi dynasties, the British period, as well as coins from Nadir Shah, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Central Asia, and the Arab world. This diversity, they argue, proves that DG Khan was historically a key centre of trade and cultural exchange.
