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New Zealand Supporting Ecotourism in Afghanistan

By mindfultourist

We’ve written about the Bamiyan Buddhas (also spelled Bamyan) before but here’s a very cool development.  Last month, the government of New Zealand announced its intent to provide financial support in the amount of about $2 million over three years for ecotourism projects in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Province. “The ancient Bamyan Buddhas and the renowned Band-e... »

A Tourist’s Role in Archaeological Ethics

By mindfultourist

Remember the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan?  This was in spring of 2001, before most people had heard of the Taliban.  We remember it well and were horrified watching video of these incredibly amazing and larger-than-life sculptures that had stood for centuries being blown up by tanks and anti-aircraft weapons.  This is... »

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