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Bamiyan : challenge to world heritage. -- 2002

Call Number
p294.309581
B199199
2002
Title Bamiyan : challenge to world heritage.

Imprint New Delhi : Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India, 2002.
Physical Description 112 p. : col. ill., 1 col. map ; 22 x 31 cm.
Notes “Archaeological Survey of India”—cover.
Summary: “The Archaeological Survey of India … joined hands with the Government of Afghanistan to preserve [the] great cultural heritage of mankind [in Bamiyan]. The work started on July 10, 1069 and was of such magnitude, that it continued for the next seven years … The Archaeological Survey of India which carried out repairs to the two Bamiyan Buddhas and the shrines in their vicinity had also organized an international seminar and exhibition in 2001. This catalogue has been published to document the rich cultural heritage that Afghanistan once had.”—(Preface).
Subject Headings Gautama Buddha – Statues – Conservation and restoration.
Afghanistan – Bamian Region.
Buddhist arts – Afghanistan – Bamian Region – Conservation and restoration.
Bamian Region (Afghanistan) – Civilization.
Corporate Body Archaeological Survey of India.
Accession Number 15866
Language English
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Record Number 14200