HIBAPRESS Fikri Ouldali
The circulation of photos and videos on social media, showing human bones and stones suspected of being linked to ancient graves, along the road connecting Beni Boufrah and Issenada in the Al Hoceima province, has sparked widespread interest among many residents of the region.
According to locally circulating information, these remains appeared amidst soil and stones near the road development work site, in the context of ongoing excavation operations at the location. This has led citizens to question the nature of these remains and whether they are related to an ancient Islamic cemetery located in the village of Beni Boukmat.
The issue, if the remains are confirmed to be connected to the mentioned cemetery, has raised concerns about the need to respect the sanctity of graves and preserve sites of historical and social importance, especially during the implementation of infrastructure projects that require excavation and alteration of the surrounding environment.
In this context, many residents of the region are calling for a field investigation by the competent authorities to verify the nature of the bones and stones visible at the site, and to determine whether they are indeed related to ancient graves or have another explanation, far from undocumented conclusions.
This incident also highlights the importance of taking necessary precautions when carrying out work near cemeteries and historical sites, to ensure the protection and sanctity of these places, with the necessity of intervention in accordance with applicable legal regulations if human remains or tomb markers are proven to exist at the site.
The determination of the nature of the remains and their connection to the ancient Islamic cemetery in the village of Beni Boukmat remains dependent on the results of field inspection and verification by the competent authorities, pending the availability of official and reliable data that reveals the truth of what appeared at the location and the circumstances of its appearance.
