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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two colossal Buddhist statues carved into the cliffs of the Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan. Dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries CE during the rule of the Hephthalites, these statues exemplified the fusion of Greco-Buddhist art. The monumental carvings, standing at 38 and 55 meters respectively, were surrounded by a network of caves with elaborate murals, showcasing the cultural and religious significance of the site on the Silk Road. Despite their destruction by the Taliban in 2001, the Bamiyan Buddhas remain a symbol of Afghanistan's rich heritage and its historical role as a crossroads of diverse cultural and religious influences.
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