Double tap to edit In March 2001, the Taliban orchestrated the deliberate destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan, two monumental statues carved into the cliffs of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley. These statues, dating back to the 6th century, stood at heights of 53 meters (175 feet) and 35 meters (115 feet), representing significant examples of ancient Buddhist art. Their demolition not only erased invaluable cultural artifacts but also underscored the Taliban’s strict
