Afghanistan, Dec. 30 -- 2,000-year-old Greco-Buddhist statue depicting a queen has been discovered in Kapisa, shedding new light on Afghanistan's rich ancient cultural and artistic heritage.
The Taliban's Department of Information and Culture in Kapisa province announced the discovery of an ancient statue dating back to the Buddhist period.
The statue was reportedly recovered from a house in the "Kara Taz" area, within the jurisdiction of the second security district, the department said in a Tuesday statement.
Authorities claim the artifact is approximately 2,000 years old and crafted in the Greco-Buddhist style, reflecting a blend of Hellenistic and Buddhist artistic influences.
The statue depicts the face of a queen from the Buddhist...