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Buddhas of Bamiyan

Published February 23, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Giant Buddhas stood vigil over the Afghan town of Bamiyan until the Taliban destroyed the statues, causing worldwide outrage. When the Taliban were defeated and driven from the area, they left poverty and misery in their wake. Scott Simon reports for Weekend Edition Saturday.

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