Recent monsoon-triggered floods in the Sulaiman Mountain range have led to an extraordinary archaeological discovery—a treasure trove of rare, centuries-old coins in the Sakhi Sarwar flood channels of Dera Ghazi Khan (D.G. Khan), Pakistan.

According to officials, the collection includes historic coins from multiple empires and civilizations, unearthed after powerful floodwaters swept through the area.

2,000-Year-Old Coins Among the Discovery

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid confirmed that the find includes coins dating back over 2,000 years, with some attributed to Vima Kadphises, a ruler of the Kushan dynasty. The treasure also comprises coins from:

• The Lodhi Dynasty

• The Durrani Empire

• The Sikh Period

• Nader Shah’s reign

• The Tughlaq Dynasty

Adding to the significance, coins from the Mughal Empire—belonging to emperors Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb Alamgir, and Bahadur Shah Zafar—were also recovered.

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A Global Mix of Coins

In addition to local and regional empires, the cache includes ancient coins originating from Britain, China, the Arab regions, and Khorasan, highlighting the area’s long-standing role as a hub of trade and conquest.

Historic Trade Route Uncovered

Suleman Tanveer, Director of Archaeology, explained that the Sakhi Sarwar flood channel once served as a major route for kings and trade caravans journeying toward Khorasan and Central Asia. He noted that the region has previously yielded other ancient artifacts, further establishing its status as a historic crossroads of civilizations.

Archaeological Excitement and Research Potential

The discovery has sparked widespread excitement among archaeologists and historians, who believe this rare find could offer deep insights into the cultural, economic, and geopolitical history of the region spanning over two millennia.