1.6K views · 152 reactions | 20 years ago, the world witnessed the...

The Buddhas of Bamiyan once towered over Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley, 6th-century Gandharan marvels carved into sheer cliffs, radiating peace and devotion. In 2001, they were destroyed, leaving behind vast, silent niches, haunting echoes of a sacred past. Yet, their absence still speaks. The Bamiyan Valley remains a symbol of resilience, cultural identity, and the enduring spirit of the Hazara people. Through efforts like UNESCO’s Bamiyan Cultural Center, the valley is being reimagined, blendin

12K views · 172 reactions | Il y a 20 ans, les Talibans ont fait exploser deux statues monumentales de Bouddha sculptées dans les falaises de Bamiyan, alors qu'ils se livraient à un saccage contre le riche patrimoine culturel préislamique de l'Afghanistan. Retour dans la vallée meurtrie  | Agence France-Presse | Facebook

13K views · 94 reactions | Taliban members are seen patrolling the ancient Bamiyan Buddhas ruins 20 years after the group destroyed its giant Buddha statues amidst widespread criticism bit.ly/3a2Of6w | The National | Facebook