PARIS, Jan 20 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Tuesday while addressing the archaeological seminar on the Indus Valley Civilization, highlighted the seventy years of cooperation between Pakistan and France in the domain of archaeology.
At the event organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, the ambassador appreciated the contributions made by the French Archaeological Mission in Pakistan towards research on the Indus Valley Civilization and in promoting knowledge and competencies amongst local communities and scholars.
She also reiterated her warm support for the “Cercle des Amis du Pakistan” for its initiatives in highlighting the cultural richness and diversity of Pakistan.
The event featured Dr. Aurore Didier, Director of the French Archaeological Mission of the Indus Basin, who briefed the audience on the history of archaeological excavations carried out by French archaeologists in Pakistan.
She provided an update on the latest research resulting from ten years of excavations at Chanhu-daro, one of the emblematic sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
Dr. Didier also addressed how the adaptation of ancient populations to river and environmental fluctuations could serve as a key to understanding current crises related to climate change and natural disasters that heavily impact South Asia today.
The seminar was attended by representatives of the UNESCO World Heritage Center, the Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN), archaeologists, historians and diplomats, and was organized with the support of the “Cercle des Amis du Pakistan”.