Debating the future of Afghan Buddhas

by Georgios Toubekis — last modified Sep 19, 2007 01:39 AM

BBC News - Saturday, 25 August 2007 By Charles Haviland in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan

Giant Bamiyan Buddha (53m)

Seven years ago, it was a place of serene contemplation. Now it is a vast, gaping chasm, filled with dust, noise and what looks like rubble, with signs warning that hard hats must be worn.

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