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Search for the Third Buddha of Bamiyan

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gap left by one destroyed Buddha courtesy of Mr. Afghanistan

The two giant Buddhas in Afghanistan were truly unmatched. However, according to at least one contemporary witness account, they were not alone.

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The Destruction of History

April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The taller Buddha of Bamiyan before (left picture) and after destruction (right).

There have been times when events and circumstances of the past have been altered or revised to meet the needs of particularly politicians to create illusions that will meet their needs for a variety of reasons.

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