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DID YOU KNOW that a town called Bamiyan in Afghanistan marks the Westernmost expansion of Buddhism in the history of the world? Way back in the 4th Century, people in Bamiyan carved two MASSIVE Buddha statues (literally) into the mountain and they stood strong for 1,600 years, until they were ruthlessly destroyed in 2001... It's one of the saddest stories known to mankind, but it was still an incredible site to visit! After spending 3 days in Bamiyan, I am COMPLETELY AMAZED by the nature around

A Buddha statue discovered during construction activity in K-P's Mardan district was smashed into pieces by locals. The statue was discovered by locals in the Takht Bhai area of Mardan prior to its destruction. A senior officer of the Tourism Department said authorities have taken notice of the incident and are looking into the matter. Director Archeology Abdul Samad said the area was traced and those involved in vandalism will be held accountable. The Takht Bhai area is a tourist destination fo

"An 800-year-old Buddha statue from the ancient Lan Chang Kingdom has been discovered in Laos, revealing a valuable piece of the country’s rich history." | InnerDhamma