Archeo­logist­s uncove­r utensi­ls, tools from site in Hayata­bad Phase VPESHAWAR: Archaeologists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have discovered 2,000 years-old ancient metal artefacts from Peshawar’s Hayatabad neighbourhood. The Archeology Department of the University of Peshawar in collaboration with the K-P Archeology Department had been excavating the Hayatabad Phase V site for the last three years. The artefacts discovered include utensils, tools, and industrial items. Uncovering history: 4,000-year-old artefacts found near KhanpurEarlier this year, Chinese archaeologists uncovered artefacts dating as far back as 1700 BC near Khanpur. The artefacts, including pottery, remains of metallic tools, and stone items, point to a link with Harappa and Moen Jo Daro civilisations – the two cradles of Indus Valley civilisation.

Source: The Express Tribune April 26, 2019 07:47 UTC