Moenjodaro ruins face extinction
April 17, 2007
JACOBABAD: Moenjodaro is exposed to the threats of becoming extinct in the given state of neglect on part of the government and the careless attitude of tourists towards the archaeological remains of the site.
There is always a low budgetary allocation by the government for the preservation of the important archaeological sites of Sindh. Renowned archaeologist and former director Moenjodaro Conservation Cell Syed Hakim Ali Shah Bukhari stated this while speaking at a conference on “Larkana through centuries and Save Moenjodaro”, held at the Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Memorial Library, Larkana, and organised by Sindhi Adabi Sangat (SAS) on Monday.
The daylong, three-session conference was jointly presided over by Comrade Sobho Gianchandani and Syed Hakim Ali Shah Bukhari. Bukhari said the archaeological remains in the frontline at any site are comparatively cared about more than the remains elsewhere; hence, they are facing the threat of extinction.
Comrade Sobho Gianchandani said Larkana has a very rich history. He said Larkana once was a tranquil and clean city with wide roads but now due to encroachments the streets have become narrower.
Inam Shaikh said in the past there were many traditional “Kachehries” in Larkana where people used to come to share the experiences of their work and entertained themselves. Dr Ghulam Nabi Sadhayo said there is dire need for research to ascertain the real name of Moenjodaro as there is confusion in this regard.
Earlier, Secretary General of Sindhi Adabi Sangat Dr Zulfikar Syial vowed to work for the promotion of literature and preservation of the history of Sindh. Sarkash Sindhi, Manzoor Kohyar, Dr Perah Sakina Gaad, Maqsood Gul, Manthar Solangi, Zulfikar Rajper and Manzoor Larik also spoke on the occ-asion. In the end a Mushaira was held.
There is always a low budgetary allocation by the government for the preservation of the important archaeological sites of Sindh. Renowned archaeologist and former director Moenjodaro Conservation Cell Syed Hakim Ali Shah Bukhari stated this while speaking at a conference on “Larkana through centuries and Save Moenjodaro”, held at the Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Memorial Library, Larkana, and organised by Sindhi Adabi Sangat (SAS) on Monday.
The daylong, three-session conference was jointly presided over by Comrade Sobho Gianchandani and Syed Hakim Ali Shah Bukhari. Bukhari said the archaeological remains in the frontline at any site are comparatively cared about more than the remains elsewhere; hence, they are facing the threat of extinction.
Comrade Sobho Gianchandani said Larkana has a very rich history. He said Larkana once was a tranquil and clean city with wide roads but now due to encroachments the streets have become narrower.
Inam Shaikh said in the past there were many traditional “Kachehries” in Larkana where people used to come to share the experiences of their work and entertained themselves. Dr Ghulam Nabi Sadhayo said there is dire need for research to ascertain the real name of Moenjodaro as there is confusion in this regard.
Earlier, Secretary General of Sindhi Adabi Sangat Dr Zulfikar Syial vowed to work for the promotion of literature and preservation of the history of Sindh. Sarkash Sindhi, Manzoor Kohyar, Dr Perah Sakina Gaad, Maqsood Gul, Manthar Solangi, Zulfikar Rajper and Manzoor Larik also spoke on the occ-asion. In the end a Mushaira was held.
