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Afghanistan

Buddhas of Bamiyan

Archaeological site Daibutsu Demolished or destroyed Destroyed artwork Lost sculpture Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Buddhas of Bamiyan, Giant carvings in Afghanistan

The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two towering statues chiseled into a cliff face.

Dating back to the 6th century, they reflected Afghanistan's Buddhist heritage.

The site was once a significant pilgrimage location for Buddhist monks.

Located in the Bamyan valley, west of Kabul.

Destroyed in 2001, they have since become symbols of cultural heritage loss.

Location: Bamyan

Architectural style: Greco-Buddhist art

Height: 53 m

Made from material: sandstone, stucco

Part of: Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley

GPS coordinates: 34.82947,67.81801

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:50

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