Bamyan Buddhas

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf statue
gptkbp:associated_with Buddhism
Buddhist_pilgrimage
Buddhist_philosophy
Buddhist_teachings
gptkbp:built 6th century
gptkbp:conservationEfforts historical records
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important
gptkbp:cultural_impact Afghan_identity
gptkbp:cultural_significance UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Afghanistan's_history
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Taliban
2001
gptkbp:depicts Buddha
literature
gptkbp:height 55 meters
38 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient trade routes
gptkbp:historicalContext Ancient history
Buddhism_in_Central_Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bamyan Buddhas
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Buddhist_art
local traditions
modern art
Silk Road trade
gptkbp:inspiration artists
scholarly research
cultural preservation efforts
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of international debate
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of cultural resilience
gptkbp:is_featured_in art exhibitions
documentaries
gptkbp:is_part_of world heritage discussions
Afghan_heritage
Afghan_national_identity
Afghan_cultural_landscape
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:UNESCO
cultural landmark
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bamyan,_Afghanistan
gptkbp:material carved into sandstone
gptkbp:notable_feature frescoes
gptkbp:notableFor historical significance
architectural innovation
scale and craftsmanship
gptkbp:renovated ongoing
gptkbp:significance Symbol of cultural heritage
gptkbp:style gptkb:Gandhara_art
Hellenistic_influence
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Bamyan_Valley
gptkbp:symbolizes peace and tolerance
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists