Bamyan (Persian: بامیان Bāmyān), also spelt Bamiyan and Bamian, at an altitude of about 9,200 feet (2,800 m) and with a population of about 61,863, is the largest town in the region of Hazarajat in central Afghanistan and the capital of Bamyan Province. It lies approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Kabul, the national capital.
Bamyan was the site of an early Hindu–Buddhist monastery from which Bamyan takes its name (Sanskrit varmayana, "coloured"). Many statues of Buddha are carved into the sides of cliffs facing Bamyan city. In 2008, Bamyan was found to be the home of some of the world's oldest oil paintings.
Let’s go on a cyber tour to this ancient city of Afghanistan having some very ancient sites. The statues of Buddha are grabbing the attention of people from across the globe. I hope you will like this journey.
Buddha in Bamyan. the statue is about 2000 years ancient and in 2001 it was demolished by Taliban. Some countries have decided to shape the statue.
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