The Buddhas of Bamiyan

The destroyed Buddha statues of Bamiyan - Afghanistan
One of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan, Bamyan ( The Place of Shining of Light ) is located in the central highland of Afghanistan. This largest province in Hazarat region is divided in six districts. Bamiyan is a home for various famous historical and cultural sites. Some of them are Band-e Amir National park, Dara-i-Ajhdar, Gholghola, the ancient towns Zakhak, Gaohargin, and the statues of standing Buddha which was destroyed in 2001. Read more at: https://www.originalbuddhas.com/blog/buddhas-of-bamiyan