500 artifacts restored at National Museum in 1402

KABUL (TOLOnews): Officials at the National Museum of Afghanistan reported the restoration of five hundred historical and archaeological artifacts in the past year, noting that the restored items include sculptures, coins, and utensils from various periods.
Mohammad Yahya Mohebzada, the deputy director of the National Museum, said: “Restoration and preservation is an everyday task for our colleagues. Last year, I mentioned that we should focus on the year 1402 (solar year), during which our colleagues managed to cover the restoration of five hundred historical and archaeological artifacts despite difficulties.”
Officials at the National Museum also expressed concerns about the scarcity of materials and equipment needed for the restoration of historical and archaeological artifacts in the country.
Islamuddin, an experienced restorer who has dedicated twenty years of his life to this profession, said that these restorations include various works, such as those from the Islamic period, made from different materials like stone and clay.
“We work in different sections, and currently, you see this is one of the artifacts I am working on. This piece is also from the Islamic period and in this branch, we restore artifacts made from both stone and clay,” said Islamuddin, the restorer.
Mohammad Ghafran Hanafi, the general manager of the restoration department at the National Museum, said: “We ask the government of the Islamic Emirate to pay more attention to the museum. We do not have advanced equipment in this department; there are no laboratory ventilation devices, which is why we are facing problems.”
Earlier, local officials in Bamyan announced the commencement of the second phase of the restoration of the cities of Zuhak and Gholghola by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).