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 Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan Author: Hazaraboys (public domain)  Ancient Buddha statue of Bamiyan Valley, before the 2001 destruction Author: David C. Thomas (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.5) The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of Bamiyan Valley are a World Heritage Site in Afghanistan that was inscribed in 2003. It is located in Bamyan Province, alternatively spelled Bamiyan, in central Afghanistan. The heritage site at Bamiyan Valley encompasses a 158.9265 hectare core zone and a 341.95 hectare buffer zone. What to See in Bamiyan ValleyThe Bamiyan Valley is famous for its ancient Buddhist remains such as monasteries, cave art and particularly gigantic Buddhist statues. Two of the biggest Buddhist statues in Bamiyan Valley, measuring 55 meters and 37 meters respectively, were deliberately destroyed by the Taleban in 2001. They were the largest standing Buddha statues in the world. Their destruction shocked the world and brought much exposure and attention to Bamiyan Valley.In addition to the ancient Buddhist remains, Bamiyan Vally also holds remains of forts dating from various Islamic periods. Visitors to Bamyan Province should visit Bande Amir, a place with five picturesque lakes and gorgeous landscape. LocationBamiyan Valley is located in Bamyan Province, whose capital is also called Bamyan. During ancient times, this area was part of the Silk Road. As a result, it received influences from Greek, Persian and Buddhist art to produce a unique art style known as Greco-Buddhist art.EtymologyThe name Bamiyan, also written Bamyan and Bamian, is derived from the Sanskrit word varmayana, which means "coloured". It is in central Afghanistan.HistoryThe remains of Bamiyan is believed to date back to the 4th or 5th century. Panoramic view of Bande Amir, Bamyan Province Author: Sqamarabbas (public domain) World Heritage Site Inscription DetailsLocation: N34 50 48.984 E67 49 30.9Inscription Year: 2003 Type of Site: Cultural Inscription Criteria: I, II, III, IV, VI  View of Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan Author: Sqamarabbas (public domain) Threats & IssuesThe political volatility of Afghanistan required the World Monuments Fund to place the Buddhist remains of Bamiyan Valley on the 2008 World Monument Watch List, as one of the 100 Most Endangered Sites of the World.Location MapI am using satellite view as the usual map view would render the site meaningless.View Bamiyan Valley in a larger map Getting thereTravel to Afghanistan remains risky, if not outright dangerous. You should get a reliable travel agent to arrange your passage.More Photos Local mosque, Bamiyan Valley Author: davidadamex Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners 
 Where the Buddha statue was, Bamiyan Valley Author: csugarte Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
 Bamiyan Valley Author: © Morrique Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
 Band-e Amir Lake, Bamiyan Valley Author: davidadamex Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners  Band-i-Amir Canyon West Author: davidadamex Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
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