Destroyed Buddha Statues Are Coming Back to Life in Afghanistan as Beautiful 3D Projections
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Bamyan, once a Buddhist center, saw the destruction of its famous Buddha statues by the Taliban in 2001. Historically, Hindus in Bamyan faced persecution, forced conversions, and killings, leading to their near disappearance from the region. In Afghanistan, girls are banned from schooling beyond class 6 under Taliban rule, limiting their future opportunities. #countingmilestoafghanistan | Counting Miles
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Afghanistan was once home to some of the world’s most extraordinary Buddhist monuments. The most famous were the giant Buddha statues of Bamiyan, carved directly into the cliffs nearly 1,500 years ago when the region sat along the Silk Road. They stood over 100 and 170 feet tall, serving as symbols of culture, trade, and a blend of civilizations that passed through Central Asia. Although the statues were destroyed in 2001, the caves, frescoes, and carvings around Bamiyan still show how diverse a
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"These artefacts don't just belong to us. They belong to the entire world." Once destroyed by the Taliban, these Buddha statues are being put back together by a team of experts. 🙏 https://bbc.in/2ZmdKsU | BBC News
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In 2001, the Taliban “completely” demolished two historic Buddha statues that were carved into an Afghan cliffside; however, the destruction revealed hidden caves where they discovered ancient Buddhist artifacts, including the world’s oldest known oil paintings; which were also later destroyed. | Unsolved Mysteries & Paranormal Activities
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