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Giant Buddha statue found in Afghanistan
Bamyan, Afghanistan (UPI) Sep 8, 2008 Archaeologists in Afghanistan said they discovered a giant Buddha statue near the ruins of the Bamiyan Buddhas, which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. The archaeologists said the newly discovered statue measures 62 feet tall and features the Buddha in a sleeping position, the BBC reported Monday. They said the statue dates back to the third century. A local Bamiyan official said the statue has been badly damaged, but some of the features --including its neck and right hand -- are in good condition. He said officials are moving to protect the statue and it may go on public display by next year. Related Links News From Across The Stans
Afghan elder offers to open graves to prove civilian deaths
Kabul (AFP) Sept 9, 2008A tribal elder offered Tuesday to allow graves to be opened of people killed in US air strikes in western Afghanistan nearly three weeks ago to prove that most were civilians, many of them children. |
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