Unusual Rare old Status of Buddha

Buddha of Bamiyan Afghanistan 1992 before destruction, Steve Mc Curry Built in 554 AD in the blended classic Gandhara art. Destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.

Bamiyan,53 meters tall, there was an ancient stairwell built into it and you could literally stand on the top of his head and look down the beautiful valley Casey waller 1972.