The Directorate of Information and Culture of Parwan has announced the identification and registration of 20 historical sites and artifacts in this province over the past year.

According to the directorate, the number of domestic and foreign visitors to the historical sites of this province has also increased.

Officials said that previously 69 historical sites were identified in Parwan province.

Atiqullah Safi, the head of culture and tourism at the Directorate of Information and Culture of Parwan, said: "The Directorate of Information and Culture of Parwan has registered 89 historical and archaeological sites, which has increased from 69 to 89 with the arrival of the Islamic Emirate. We have also discovered new areas."

Several Parwan residents are urging officials to properly preserve the historical and archaeological sites of this province.

Hekmatullah Mirzada, a university professor, said: "Historical artifacts and monuments in any place and in any country form valuable symbols of civilization. Therefore, the existence of historical artifacts in Parwan highlights the ancient and historical significance of this province."

Hanif Ahmadi, a resident of Parwan, said: "It is the government's duty to work on preserving historical monuments."

Abdul Mahfouz, another resident of Parwan, said, "Currently, the historical monuments in Afghanistan are being destroyed due to natural events, such as rain and earthquakes, and the government must prevent this."

The Stupa-e-Top Dara in the suburbs of Charikar city and the royal palace of Jabal Saraj are among the most famous historical sites in Parwan province, which are visited by more tourists and visitors throughout the year.