British man’s ‘life is in danger’ after health deteriorates in Afghan jail with his wife
A British man’s ‘life is in danger’ with his health deteriorating since he and his wife were detained in Afghanistan. Peter ...
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Bactrian Greeks, the Bamiyan and Avukana Buddha statues
But having been attracted to the new Buddhist doctrine while they were in NW India, they, after their shift, sculpted imposing images of the Buddha in standing position in the Bamiyan Region in ...
What it’s like to visit Afghanistan today: A risky bet or an unforgettable experience?
Afghanistan has seen a rise in tourism under Taliban rule since 2021, with travelers exploring its historic sites and natural ...
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Taliban Defies World, Destroys Buddha Statues
Mortars and cannon were being used to destroy the Buddha statues in Bamiyan in central Afghanistan, reports from Kabul said. The destruction has drawn heated reactions from Arab and Muslim ...
The Taliban says it wants people to visit Afghanistan. Here’s what it’s like
Afghanistan carries a Level 4 ... adding that seeing the remains of Buddha statues in Bamiyan and Band-e-Amir park were ...
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The rise of a Bamiyan Buddha in Ridigama
This is no ordinary sculpture but one modelled on the Bamiyan Buddha in Afghanistan which was destroyed by the Taleban in 2001. Why a replica of the Bamiyan Buddha is being sculpted in the Kurunegala ...
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British man’s ‘life is in danger’ after health deteriorates in Afghan jail with his wife
Bamyan province was famous for its 1500-year-old Buddha statues carved into the ... and it has no embassy in Afghanistan. Fisherman lost at sea since before Christmas has finally been found ...