Bamiyan Valley
- States
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2003
- Location
- Bamiyan Province, Bamiyan District
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 34.84694, 67.82525
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 208
- WH Site
- 208
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Bamiyan Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Afghanistan, recognized in 2003 and listed as World Heritage in Danger, is an ancient cultural landscape famed for its colossal Buddha statues, carved into cliffs between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, though destroyed in 2001. Nestled in a high valley, its caves, monasteries, and Silk Road relics reflect a blend of Greco-Buddhist art and medieval Islamic heritage. This site showcases Afghanistan’s rich historical tapestry, preserving a poignant legacy amid ongoing threats.
📍 Location Map
Points (8)
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• Bamiyan Cliff including niches of the 38 meter Buddha 55 meter Buddha and surrounding caves
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• Kakrak Valley caves including the niche of the standing Buddha
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• Kalai Ghamai Caves in the Fuladi Valley
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• Qallay Kaphari A
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• Qallay Kaphari B
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• Qoul-I Akram Caves in the Fuladi Valley
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• Shahr-i-Ghulghulah
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• Shahr-i-Zuhak