UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

A mural, pictured July 19, 2017, during a survey of a cave in the Bamiyan Valley of central Afghanistan, shows few signs of deterioration. In mid-July, UNESCO surveyed caves at the World Heritage Site believed to have been built between the fifth and eighth centuries, and confirmed some deterioration such as exfoliations on the ceilings and murals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

A restoration expert (L) and a UNESCO official survey a cave in the Bamiyan Valley of central Afghanistan on July 19, 2017. In mid-July, UNESCO surveyed caves at the World Heritage Site believed to have been built between the fifth and eighth centuries, and confirmed some deterioration such as exfoliations on the ceilings and murals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

A restoration expert points to an exfoliation on a mural of a cave near East Buddha in the Bamiyan Valley of central Afghanistan on July 16, 2017. In mid-July, UNESCO surveyed caves at the World Heritage Site believed to have been built between the fifth and eighth centuries, and confirmed some deterioration such as exfoliations on the ceilings and murals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

UNESCO survey finds deterioration of Bamiyan caves

Photo taken July 17, 2017, inside a cave near West Buddha in the Bamiyan Valley of central Afghanistan, shows its ceiling, with whitish parts having being created after falling off due to deterioration, found during a survey by a team of restoration experts. In mid-July, UNESCO surveyed caves at the World Heritage Site believed to have been built between the fifth and eighth centuries, and confirmed some deterioration such as exfoliations on the ceilings and murals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo