Bamyan Valley is home to the giant ancient Buddha statues, at least what is left of them after the Taliban destroyed them in 2001. They valley is stunning with a rich history, some of it very prosperous and powerful, other times tragic and violent (Ghengis Khan destroyed it in the 13th century).
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<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/afgmatters/4477455046/">Sunrise of Bamyan Valley</a>