Some lecturers and students from the Faculty of Languages and Literature at Paktia University have established a museum within the university.
Officials say the aim of creating this museum is to familiarize students with their culture and history and to protect historical artifacts.
The museum showcases more than three hundred historical, cultural, and ancient artifacts made from stone and wood.
Rahimullah Dawoodzai, the head of the Faculty of Languages and Literature at Paktia University, said: “This museum displays historical artifacts, some traditional clothing, and coins from different eras to help preserve our history and culture.”
Abdullah Muslim, the Academic Deputy of Paktia University, said: “We have paid full attention to this museum and will continue to do so. We plan to build an archive that will not only store historical artifacts but also preserve the creations and various works of students.”
Meanwhile, some students are asking the university officials to allocate a special space for the museum.
Rahmatullah Totakhil, a student at Paktia University, said: “There are clothes of ancient people, weapons of war, and eating and drinking utensils on display. They show us how people lived in the past, and we learn a lot from them. This is living history.”
“The museum shows us how our ancestors lived and fought against enemies. We adopt their mindset, which can help us bring positive change to our own lives,” said Jahanshah Hemat, another student.
Student Nazar Mohammad Maher requested: “If a separate and organized space is created for the museum and the artifacts are placed in special cabinets, visitors will be able to easily find and identify each item.”
Paktia University officials are also asking the residents of the province to donate any historical artifacts and valuable items they have at home to the museum for preservation.
