The story begins in 1955, when the last Wali of Swat launched a visionary program to preserve the valley's archaeological treasures and invited Professor Giuseppe Tucci, a pioneer in Buddhist and Tibetan studies, to establish the Italian Archaeological Mission in Swat laying the foundation for the modern study of the Gandhara civilization and Pakistan's extremely rich cultural heritage.     Ambassador Marilina Armellin opened the event by emphasizing how this achievement is a source of pride.