Ancient Coins Found in Sakhi Sarwar Floods
Ancient Coins Unearthed in Sakhi Sarwar After Flash Floods
Dera Ghazi Khan – Flash floods in the Sakhi Sarwar area have led to a remarkable archaeological discovery: a collection of rare ancient coins dating back more than 2,000 years.
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid confirmed that the coins were found in a ravine of Sakhi Sarwar, a historic passage once used by royal caravans and traders.
The treasure includes coins from the era of Vima Kadphises, a Kushan emperor who ruled nearly two millennia ago. Also recovered were coins from the Lodhi dynasty, the Durrani Empire, Sikh rule, the Tughlaq dynasty, and the reign of Nader Shah.
The find also features Mughal-era coins belonging to rulers such as Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb Alamgir, and Bahadur Shah Zafar. In addition, coins from Britain, China, Khorasan, and various Arab states were discovered — underscoring the region’s long-standing role as a trade route.
Suleman Tanveer, Director of the Department of Archaeology, said the Sakhi Sarwar flood channel had served for centuries as a planned route connecting South Asia with Central Asia through Khorasan. Previous excavations in the area have also yielded coins from ancient Central Asian civilizations.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, floodwaters in the Indus River have swept away a make-shift bridge in Ghotki, halting construction work. The surging river has submerged the katcha areas, making movement difficult for residents as water flows rapidly toward the Tori Bund.
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