Caption

AFGHANISTAN, Bamiyan Province, Bamiyan , Empty niche in cliffs where the famous carved large Budda once stood 180 foot high before being destroyed by the Taliban in 2001

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Jane Sweeney eye ubiquitous / hutchison

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Photo12/Eye Ubiquitous

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UQS10A80_464

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No

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Rights managed

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53.1Mb (3.4Mb) / 17.6in x 11.7in / 5279 x 3518 (300dpi)

Keywords

AFGHANISTAN Bamiyan Province Bamiyan Empty niche cliffs where famous carved large Budda once stood 180 foot high before being destroyed Taliban 2001 Region Middle East Religion Buddhism Religious Architecture Dominant Yellow Asia Asian Afghanistan Afghan Afghani Afgani travel traveled traveling travelled travelling Travel Tourism Destination Holiday Vacation Bamiyan Bamiyan Province Ancient Old Ruins Ruin Site Sites Archaeology Archaeological Archeological historic historical history historical landmark historical monuments Buddhism Buddhist Buddha cave caves cavern grotto niche cliff ecology ecosystem environment environmentalism habitat land nature scenery Afghanestan Entorno Environnement Green Issues Religion Religion Religious Buddhism Buddhists Cliffs Drop Steep Overlooking Destination Destinations History Historic"