European cave murals show Central Asia 's oil painting pre-dates European . Art found in caves in Bamiyan , central Bamiyan . In 12 of 50 caves , the murals were painted using drying oils -- perhaps from walnuts and poppy seeds -- the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility said . Hardline Buddha regime blew up giant Taliban statues in Bamiyan .
European cave murals show Central Asia 's oil painting pre-dates European . Art found in caves in Bamiyan , central Bamiyan . Hardline Buddha regime blew up giant Taliban statues in Bamiyan .