Jumla, March 18: A study team has
arrived at Sinja, the provenance of 'khas' language, in a bid to include the
Sinja Valley in the world heritage list.
The team of the Central Department
of Archaeology, Kathmandu arrived at the valley and began holding discussions
with locals, according to Purna Prasad Dhital, chair of Sinja rural
municipality.
History, present status and
people's perspective towards Sinja Valley were the agenda during discussions.
The team led by Department's chief, Saubhagya Pradhanga, arrived here for
it.
Dhital further informed that the
study team met the knowledgeable people from Hima, Sainja and Kanakasundari rural
municipalities.
"It is the first time
Department's team visited the Sinja Valley. First phase of discussion was held
with locals, local governments and representatives of the concerned agencies so
that it would create informed debate in the attempt to list the valley in the
world heritage site," Pradhananga added.
According to him, suggestions came
from various sides to include the Sinja Valley in the world heritage list. So,
the ancient civilization must not be encroached in the name of modern
developments but saved for future study and significance.
Not only the Sinja Valley but also
Dailekh district has historic and archaeological temples- 22 combined.
The Department is planning 15 new
places to include in the list of world heritage site. (RSS)