(1)Ancient 'Bactrian gold' found in Kabul presidential palace
KABUL, Afghanistan - Local authorities have found about 20,400 pieces of an ancient Afghan treasure known as the ''Bactrian gold'' preserved in an underground vault at the presidential palace in Kabul despite more than two decades of civil strife, government authorities said on June 15. The flamboyant, intricately designed jewelry (in photo taken on May 4) worn around the first century was first found in 1979 and temporarily housed in the Kabul Museum, but later disappeared. The pieces were worn by an ethnic group known for horseback riding. (Kyodo)
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