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Mes Aynak: Afghan Buddhist Art in Context

Anna Filigenzi · 2015 · South Asian Studies Vol.31 · 42–67

Why it matters: 400 statues and 24 monastery clusters vs copper mine

Places

The place this covers

Mes Aynak
🇦🇫 Afghanistan · Logar Province, Mohammad Agha District, 40 km SE of Kabul on barren ridge opposite Kabul–Gardiz highway (largest Buddhist city and copper belt) · Temple complex