In 2001 the Taliban swept through Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley. Their target was the colossal stone Buddha statues which had stood for over 1500 years. The world watched powerless as one of its true wonders was lost. In Rebuilding Bamiyan Al Jazeera’s Nadene Ghouri travels to Bamiyan to explore the restoration work being done on the site, and to talk to those planning to rebuild the statues. Segment 1 (12 min)
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on Oct 20th, 2009 at 11:03 am
such a beautiful place! some really fantastic cinematic shots in this piece.
what an act of brutal ignorance this was! its a nice gesture to rebuild, but anything done now is just going to be a cheap imitation. I guess there is some symbolism in it though. Hmmm, any bets on round two of the destruction?
on Oct 20th, 2009 at 11:14 am
oh, meant to mention I saw this amazing documentary last week:
http://www.afghanstardocumentary.com/
on Oct 20th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Yes, the destruction of the giant buddhas was probably one of the most idiotic things anyone has done in recent years… and that’s saying a lot. However unfortunate it was for all mankind, I don’t think it should be rebuilt and despite this report, I do not think they will try.
THat documentary does not seem to be on the web.
on Oct 21st, 2009 at 8:50 am
David, I am not sure why that link didnt work for you. I just clicked on it and it worked fine for me. Alternatively you could watch the trailer on youtube for an overview.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DentE2ydnMI
on Oct 21st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
The link works. I am just saying the whole movie is not online. Looks good.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 5:42 am
One of the world’s most dangerous countries but also has some of the most beautiful landscapes. Yea, I don’t think they should re-build, not just yet anyway. I think the priorities should be finding peace and restructuring the country, not former cultural and historical glory.
on Oct 23rd, 2009 at 8:16 am
Yes, I agree on the priority and also someone’s comment in the video that anything rebuilt will just make it like a Disneyland.