The Buddhas of Bamiyan Nov 3, 2009
A tradition of Buddhist art in the heart of Afghanistan. Salsal and Shamama presided over the Bamiyan Valley for nearly 1,500 years. (Suite101.com)
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Aryans invaded Afganistan around 2000 BC (did not conquer, failed) Persian Failed Median Failed Greek Failed Mauryan Failed Bactrian Failed Indo Greeks Failed Scythians, Failed Kushans, Failed White Huns Failed Parthians Failed In first century AD, Buddhas of Bamiyan Failed Arabs invaded Afghanistan in 7th century and introduced Islam Period of 1826 to 1919 is usually termed the period of European influence. This phase witnessed the conflict between the expanding British and Russian empires. (CBS News)
World Heritage sites about to go digital Sep 18, 2009
They cited as an example the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan, two monumental statues of standing Buddhas carved into the side of a cliff during the sixth century that were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. Despite offers from the governments of Japan and Switzerland, among others, to help rebuild the Buddhas, the team believe an accurate laser survey would have made the task more achievable. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Unraveling the mind Sep 13, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Wayne to play Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 23. (Erie Times-News, PA)
