Chinese Delegation Visit Takht Bhai Relics, Peshawar Museum

A eight-member Chinese delegation Friday visited archaeological sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Peshawar museum and took keen interest in findings and discoveries of Buddhism and Buddhist heritage.

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2018 ) :A eight-member Chinese delegation Friday visited archaeological sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Peshawar museum and took keen interest in findings and discoveries of Buddhism and Buddhist heritage.

The delegation, comprising Chinese scholars, professors and researchers from the Peking University, Beijing, National Arts University, Singapore Institute, Ranwan University and Research Centre, China, was accorded welcome by General Manager Tourist Information Centers (TICs) Muhammad Ali Syed, In-Charge museum curator, Muhammad Asif, Assistant Protocol Officer Chinese Division of Pakistan Foreign Office, Muhammad Tariq and other officials.

Curator briefed the visiting scholars, researchers and archaeologists on the archaeological sites in Peshawar, Buddhism, gallery of Buddhist statues, antiques and artifacts.

He said that there were over 6,000 archaeological and heritage sites in KP where research was being carried out to revive these sites properly.

"The followers of Buddhism would find a treasure trove of Buddhist statues and heritage after thorough research and revival of these sites," the official told the delegation. GM TICs Muhammad Ali Syed said that visit of foreign dignitaries would help highlighting importance of heritage and archaeological sites related to Buddhism in KP to the world besides promoting religious tourism in the province.

He said the government had taken a number of steps for attracting foreign tourists, scholars and researchers to the province. He expressed hope that the visit will provide an opportunity to members of delegation to share their experiences. Earlier, the delegation visited relics and Buddhist complex of Takht Bhai.