An ancient land in an ancient corner of the world, Afghanistan has consistently found itself at the crossroads of civilizations. The territory now claimed by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has been occupied by humans since the Middle Paleolithic area and is an invaluable home of human heritage. Unfortunately, Afghanistan has also hosted a seemingly endless series of imperial wars that have degraded its rich historical resources. One such resource is the Buddhas of Bamiyan statues, which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. Thanks to advanced holographic technology, the Buddhas of Bamiyan are once again standing in Afghanistan for the world to see.
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