In a remote valley of central Afghanistan, two colossal figures once gazed out serenely over the land. These monumental Buddha statues were built in the 6th century, symbols of the rich Buddhist history in the region. Tragedyly, they were barmed and destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. Today, only empty niches remain. The story of the Bamiyan Buddhas reminds us of the power of art, culture, and our shared human heritage.