Local officials in Bamiyan said that the reconstruction of ancient sites in this province, including the second part of the Gholghola and Zuhak cities, will begin soon by UNESCO.

Safiullah Raed, head of Information and Culture of Bamiyan, said: "The reconstruction of the second part of the city of Gholghola and Zuhak will begin, the quality of the work this year is better, and many people will be employed, which is beneficial to the people of Bamiyan."

A number of archaeologists and tourism analysts said that the reconstruction of historical sites and attracting tourists has a positive effect on strengthening the income of the government and the residents of this province.

Dozens of ancient monuments, including caves, towers, and small statues, are located in the Kakrak Valley southeast of the city of Bamiyan; however, some of these caves have been used by local residents as places for keeping livestock over the years, which has caused parts of these ancient monuments to be destroyed.

"When these places are reconstructed, people should pay attention to their protection and keep them clean," Zamen, a resident of Bamiyan, told TOLOnews.

"Every year, many people come to see this ancient site, but rain and snow have damaged parts of this place, the government should pay attention to its reconstruction," Abdul Fattah, another resident of Bamiyan, also told TOLOnews.

"If historical places are reconstructed and restored, it will definitely have a positive impact on attracting tourists," Mohammad Reza Ebrahim, a tourism analyst.

"The protection and reconstruction of historical monuments will boost tourism and prevent further destruction of ancient sites," said Sayed Abdul Sajjadi, a professor at Bamiyan University.

With security provision, in most of the country's highways, especially in Bamiyan over the past two years, thousands of citizens of the country and foreign tourists go to Bamiyan province annually to visit its natural attractions and ancient sites.