Buddhas of Bamiyan
د باميانو بودايي پژۍ
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Bamyan
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The Buddhas of Bamiyan, located in the Bamyan Valley of central Afghanistan, were monumental statues carved into the side of a cliff. Dating back to the 6th century, these statues were significant examples of Gandhara art, representing the integration of Hellenistic and Indian artistic influences. The larger of the two statues stood at approximately 55 meters (180 feet), while the smaller was about 38 meters (125 feet) tall. These statues were tragically destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, but they remain an important symbol of Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage.
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