MOIC Delegation Assesses Historical and Tourist Sites in Samangan

A delegation from the Ministry of Information and Culture’s Deputy Ministry for Tourism, Finance and Administration visited Samangan province to assess its historical and tourist sites and identify opportunities for their development.

In coordination with the Provincial Department of Information and Culture, the delegation visited Takht-e Rostam, a historic site in the province. Saadullah Asad, adviser to the Deputy Ministry for Tourism, Finance and Administration and head of the delegation, said the Ministry planned to improve facilities for visitors.

The plans include opening shops in the mountain beside the Grand Mosque to sell handicrafts, installing flagpoles in front of Takht-e Rostam, constructing aerial ropeway
 the two mountains and providing other necessary facilities.

The delegation also visited Jahan Nama Garden and Palace in Khulm district. Asad said the Ministry planned to restore the palace, maintain and improve the garden, and construct a pond. Plans for developing the site also include football and volleyball grounds, a dedicated recreational area for children and a Grand Mosque.

The visit aimed to assess the province’s historical and tourist sites, identify the facilities needed to preserve and maintain historical monuments, and evaluate opportunities for tourism development.

 17 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 
29 oct 2026