[Afghanistan] - Foreign travelers flock to Helmand to visit its historical sites

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
With the emergence of security in Afghanistan, foreign tourists are starting to visit Afghanistan to see its historical sites that have been
out of reach for travelers for decades.A group of tourists visiting Lashkargah in Helmand province were awestruck by the 3,000 year old
Qala-e-Bost, which is famous for its 11th century arch
The arch is part of the remains of a mosque.The group of 11 people from Germany, America, New Zealand and South Africa, included five women,
who all welcomed the opportunity to visit the fort and other historical sites in the country.The tourists said it was a good time for people
to visit Afghanistan given that peace has been established.&Afghanistan is a rich country in terms of minerals, they should work for their
people and country, in order to save themselves& from being dependent on other countries, said a tourist from South Africa.&I am happy that
I visited Bost Fort and some other historical areas of this historical province with my friends,& said an American tourist.At the same time,
the head of culture and tourism of the Department of Information and Culture, Mawlavi Sultan Muhammad Hanif, said that since the takeover of
the Islamic Emirate, many tourists from different countries have come to this province.The post Foreign tourists flock to Helmand to visit
its historical sites first appeared on Ariana News.