KABUL(BNA): Mawlawi Atiqullah Azizi, Deputy Minister of Culture and Art at the Ministry of Information and Culture, visited the historic Minaret of Jam in the Shahrak district of Ghor province during his recent tour of the region.
According to a statement from BNA, Mawlawi Azizi noted that while recent floods in the Jam River have not caused any apparent damage to the ancient minaret, there remains a significant risk from future floods and natural disasters. Key areas of concern were identified, and immediate measures are planned to address them.
He further explained that, following directives from the Office of the Prime Minister, a joint technical team led by the Ministry of Information and Culture and involving several other ministries has been formed to develop and implement a comprehensive, long-term plan for the stabilization and preservation of the minaret.
Dismissing rumors about the minaret’s structural instability as unfounded, Mawlawi Azizi assured that the monument remains upright and intact.
He also criticized international cultural organizations, particularly UNESCO, for not adequately fulfilling their responsibilities regarding the foundational preservation of the Minaret of Jam in recent years. He expressed hope that these organizations would take tangible actions in the future, emphasizing that their commitments should go beyond mere rhetoric.
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