In Afghanistan, were destroyed two colossal stone statues of Buddha.

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26 february 2001 year

In Afghanistan, were destroyed two colossal stone statues of Buddha.

2001 y.

Founder of the Taliban, Mullah Mohammad Omar fanatical against idolatry.Being virtually the head of Afghanistan, issued a decree to destroy all statues in the territory of Afghanistan, because they violate Islam`s ban on idolatry.Taliban forces destroyed the most valuable historic and cultural monuments.

UNESCO launched to protect historical monuments to stop the destruction of cultural heritage.The Taliban launched in response to their demands do not interfere in the internal affairs of the country.The destruction continued.

In the course went explosives, missiles, tanks.February 26 piles of stones have been transformed two stone statues of Buddha.One of the world`s largest statue of Buddha 53 meters, more valuable and that had been carved in the rock.Age statues around 1500 years.Another statue of the Buddha over 1800 years of age, height of 38 meters.

The two colossal statues razed.

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In Afghanistan, were destroyed two colossal stone statues of Buddha.

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