The two Buddhas of Bamiyan were constructed in the sixth century, at a time when the area was a site of pilgrimage and learning for Buddhists. Both Buddhas were carved out of sandstone cliffs and stood at well over 100 feet, and at one point painted and gilded. They managed to withstand the introduction of Islam to the region and the armies of Genghis Khan, but were unable to survive past the first year of the 21st century.
The whole country was taken back to the stone age.
ReplyDeleteBUT, not by the Taliban.
Afghanistan was the excuse the neocons needed to enter Iraq.
It was never about Afghanistan or 9/11.
It was all about Iraq.
The whole country was taken back to the stone age.
ReplyDeleteBUT, not by the Taliban.
Afghanistan was the excuse the neocons needed to enter Iraq.
It was never about Afghanistan or 9/11.
It was all about Iraq.