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President of Bosnia Herzegovina Sulejman Tihic on Thursday said there were great similarities in the cultures of the two countries and was reflected in their warm and close brotherly ties.

He made the remarks during his visit to the Taxila Museum, 35 kms north west of the capital, to see the artifacts from the ancient civilisation which flourished here from 6th Century BC, and is on Unesco's world heritage list.

The President Sulejman said he was impressed to see Pakistan's rich cultural heritage. He said the jewellery found from the ancient ruins is quite similar to the ones recovered from old Greek and Roman empires.

He said similar pieces are still used in Bosnia and shows the cultural affinity of the two countries.

The President was briefed about Taxila - a seat of great oriental learning and situated on the routes linking India with Western and Central Asia.

The Bosnian President was informed about the first excavation work, carried out between 1913 and 1934, which uncovered ruins of three ancient fortified cities of Bhirmound, Sirkap and Sirsukh.

The excavated sites belong to Neolitihic, early Harappan and Gandharan Grave culture periods.

The delegation went around the different galleries of the museum to look at over 7000 rare artifacts, including the Gandharan sculptures made of stone, stucco and terra-cotta, gold and silver jewellery, house hold utensils, weapons, farming tools and pottery. He signed the visitor's book and expressed appreciation over the efforts taken to preserve the ancient history.

Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2004


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