Prior to the conflicts Balkh had one of five provincial museums. The uprising in the provinces forced the Soviet regime to transfer its objects to Kabul for safety. They included artifacts from the region’s Islamic archaeological sites and some prehistoric bone artifacts. Objects that survived the rocket attacks in Kabul are still in the National Archives or the National Museum in Kabul. Once an inventory is done in Kabul, the museum is rebuilt and security is assured the artifacts will be returned to Balkh.