Dera Ghazi Khan: Flash floods rushing down from the Koh-e-Suleman mountains have unleashed devastation across the region but also revealed a remarkable treasure trove of history. Among the debris carried by the torrents were ancient coins believed to be more than 2,000 years old.
The floods sweeping through the tribal belt of Dera Ghazi Khan unearthed coins and artefacts from various eras, including those from the reign of Vima Deva Kushan. Other discoveries include coins from the Lodhi, Tughlaq, Durrani, Sikh, Mughal, and British periods.
In addition to these, coins linked to the Arab world, Central Asia, China, and Khorasan were also recovered. The antiquities were first discovered by locals near Sakhi Sarwar and later secured by the administration for preservation.
Officials stressed that these were far more than metal relics. The engravings and designs highlight the grandeur of former empires, the depth of ancient trade networks, and the region’s cultural heritage.
The district administration confirmed that archaeologists will soon begin formal excavations in the area to uncover further hidden treasures.
