DERA GHAZI KHAN – Heavy monsoon floods in the Sulaiman Range have uncovered an extraordinary treasure of centuries-old rare coins. The discovery has drawn great attention from archaeologists and historians.
Officials confirmed that the collection surfaced in the Sakhi Sarwar rain channels of Dera Ghazi Khan after recent flooding in the Sulaiman Range mountains. The cache includes coins from several empires and civilizations, reflecting the region’s deep historical connections.
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid revealed that the treasure features coins dating back over 2,000 years to the era of Vima Kadphises, linked with the Kushan dynasty. Other rare coins belong to the Lodhi dynasty, Durrani Empire, Sikh period, Tughlaq dynasty, and the reign of Nader Shah.
Significantly, coins from the Mughal Empire were also found, including those of Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb Alamgir, and Bahadur Shah Zafar. The discovery also includes coins from Britain, China, Khorasan, and Arab regions, highlighting the global trade networks that once passed through this area.
Director of Archaeology Suleman Tanveer explained that the Sakhi Sarwar flood channel was a vital route for kings and trade caravans traveling toward Khorasan and Central Asia. He noted that similar discoveries of ancient coins had previously been reported from this historical route.
Historians believe that this treasure provides unique insights into the political, cultural, and economic exchanges of the region over many centuries. The Sulaiman Range, already known for its archaeological importance, has once again highlighted its role as a crossroads of civilizations.
The find has sparked fresh interest in preserving and studying the history of Dera Ghazi Khan, with experts calling it a significant contribution to understanding South Asia’s ancient trade and heritage.
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