Colossal statues of Buddah carved into sandstone cliffs of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, were recently demolished by the Taleban, the fundamentalist Islamic militia that has governed most of Afghanistan ...

The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley represent the artistic and religious developments which from the 1st to the 13th centuries characterized ancient Bakhtria, ...

The destruction of two colossal Buddhist figures continued unabated on Sunday as an important delegation of key Islamic clerics headed for Afghanistan to try and save the ancient statues, Taliban ...

In March 2001, the ruling Taliban destroyed Afghanistan's foremost tourist attraction, the 1600 year-old Buddhas of Bamiyan. This film follows the story of one of the refugees who now lives among ...

Afghanistan has a rich history spanning thousands of years and breathtaking natural beauty, despite its tragic past. Famous locations that attract tourists include the Buddhas of Bamiyan (a ...