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Ten years on – remembering the tragic destruction of the giant Buddha statues of Bamiyan (Afghanistan)

Ten years on – remembering the tragic destruction of the giant Buddha statues of Bamiyan (Afghanistan)
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UNESCO will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragic destruction of the giant Buddha statues of Bamiyan with a forum on the event and a two-day experts’ meeting which will examine ways to preserve and present to the public the Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley.

Ahead of the 10th anniversary, the Director-General, who will open the commemoration at UNESCO Headquarters urged the international community to protect the heritage of humanity from damage or destruction; turmoil, political appropriation and theft:

  • Source:UNESCO
  • 01-03-2011
  • Updated:01-03-2011 6:33