The Avukana Buddha statue and inset, the Bamiyan Buddha statue Bactrian images of the Buddha ... artists who crossed the Kabul valley which linked the Southern branch of the Great Northern Highway ...

The buddhas are seen in Afghanistan "mainly as a way to increase tourism, especially from Japan and China", Marquis said. The Bamiyan valley was put on UNESCO's list of endangered areas in 2003.

The illustration shows the colored appearance of the Bamiyan Buddhas’ robes at the end of the 10th century. Parts damaged in later periods, which cannot be reconstructed, are made visible.

The site is also testimony to the tragic destruction by the Taliban of the two standing Buddha statues, which shook the world in March 2001. on this subject: Cultural Landscape and Archaeological ...

Retired ASI archaeologist discusses British conservation efforts on Indian monuments and personal experiences in ...

adding that seeing the remains of Buddha statues in Bamiyan and Band-e-Amir park were highlights. Her most memorable ...