The Mysterious Lost Buddhas Of Afghanistan | Inside Afghanistan | Timeline

[@mylanto6163]

This is probably the only way and time I will ever see this magnificent world largest Buddha statue. Without this documentary, I would have never known the history of this statue and the beauty of this country. Thankyou David Adams for putting your life at risk for filming this incredible historical documentary. Forever grateful.

[@Asad-kw3ty]

Hi when this video is taken?

[@nand3576]

There are thousands of incidents where Muslims ruled (right from mohammad’s time on jewes) to 1800s in India, have crushed minorities and their culture. Please read translated cult book Quoran and be informed if next wave of Islam

[@privateprivate1707]

The status have been destroyed by the Taliban awhile ago.

[@jacqulineedwards7750]

@@Asad-kw3ty The Bio Says . . . David Was The Last Westerner To Exaustivily Film The Statues 2001 Before They Were Blown Up! ♡ Much Lov3 And God Bless ☆

[@lw3646]

I'm sure the journalist would be appalled to know the statues were destroyed.

[@TEAMMAURICE]

The destruction of those Buddhas is heartbreaking. It belonged to the whole world and Afghanistan has lost a huge part of its own history.

[@sainioo39]

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[@maxellray]

Islam ruined Afghanistan.

[@kepler22b53]

@@maxellray lol are you graduated from what'sapp or from India? Go read some history books.

[@kepler22b53]

@ to jab aqal aaa Jay. Or theek religion per aa gy hain shukar ALLAH ka. Tum log b butparasti chor do or islam ki taraf ao. Tumari vedas me b likha hua hai k moorti puja karna ghalat hai. Bhai sab religion ki books parho phir dekho kiya sahi hai kiya ghalat. Is se kaam theek nai ho jata k mere dada pardada b yehi kartay thay or me b yehi karu ga no brother is tarah nai hota.

[@problem4643]

Afghanistan didn't lost its histroy but Hazara people lost its Histroy. Taliban/Pashtun destroyed Bhudda of Bamiyan because it belongs to Hazara people and it is identity of Hazara people. I hope one day International Community understands Afghanistan polictics. It is more of ethnic issue than Religion. Taliban just uses Religion to kill other ethnicities in Afghanistan. And IDK why International Community is supporting Pashtuns from past 250years. Maybe IC don't want peace in Afg by supporting Pashtun. BTW I hate calling Hazarajat/Khurasan a Afghanistan, Afghanistan was named by British and was gifted to Pashtun by snatching from Turks/Tajik.

[@dukeon]

Crikey, this precious bit of film is an international treasure. To see the Bamiyana Buddhas intact, captured on film and videotape, is sad but incredible. I’ve recently been reading and learning as much as I can about the Silk Road, the nomadic horse tribes (and warriors) of the Eurasian steppe, and other parts of history they don’t teach us in the West unless it’s at the university level, and it’s vital to understanding the forces that shaped the world as it is now. From Alexander clashing with the Persian in Bactria (Afghanistan), through the centuries the region has been occupied or fought over by the Kushans, Sassanids, Kabul Shahi, Saffarids, Samanids, Ghaznavids, Ghurids, Kartids, Timurids, Hotakis and Durranis…and of course by the British, the Soviets, and the Americans. And all for what? Nothing ever changes. To watch this lull in the fighting and see David interacting with the Taliban before 9/11 and the start of yet another 20-year war and occupation is heartbreaking. Many of the people shown here are probably dead, due to mines/IEDs, the Taliban, the American and allied forces, Daesh, or just hunger and exposure. Scenes like the volleyball game and people actually smiling and relaxing in the shade just make the other realities of life in Afghanistan that much more tragic. What a harsh land and a cruel world. 😢

[@patriot4786]

As an Indonesian which my country before being a Muslim majority country was Hindu/Buddhist, we are glad that till this day we have been preserving our forefathers heritage, the largest Buddhist monument in the world the Borobudur still stands tall here in Central Java.. I believe its construction was in conjunction with the building of the Bamyan Buddhas

[@ophirbactrius8285]

Borodubur paper toilet

[@samyak344]

Not hindi onlu buddhist😅

[@ophirbactrius8285]

Borodubur paper toilet

[@ophirbactrius8285]

Borodubur paper toilet

[@ophirbactrius8285]

Borodubur paper toilet

[@supriyababaji5447]

When u watch this in comforts of ur home..u realise how important is to be in peace ...we r really blessed souls ...my prayers for Afgani people🙏

[@vickiebrown1230]

Watching this 22 Aug 21 - soul destroying 😒

[@alicehallam8247]

Freedom in Afghanistan is lost. Their will be no religious tolerance--Islam does not allow it and therefore so-called Islamic governments are totalitarian states by definition.

[@bobsaturday4273]

@@vickiebrown1230 whos soul ? yours ? why do you say that ? drama queen ?

[@alicehallam8247]

@@bobsaturday4273 vickie is female. Taliban want women to bow to men figuratively and to be prisoners in their own home. That is soul destroying not a life to be kept like a brood hen.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

@@bobsaturday4273 Troll

[@sunethrabandara2123]

Thank you for your documentry. It is superb.From Sri Lankan buddhist. We all are humans . They have lost their own history, identity… though they destroyed statues, they can’t destroy the pure philosophy of buddhism from out minds,, essence of buddhism is wrapped inside our souls

[@rashidxd]

Considering limited resources and permissions on that place and danger of death at that time, Adams still made a much better documentary than most of today's documentaries. Wonderful music too. Love from AFG

[@gamemasteroffun]

It’s because he’s Australian. Not saying australia has a good relationship with Afghanistan but it’s certainly better then UK, US, French, Russian relations with the country

[@pm.meowth4850]

@@gamemasteroffun still white hahah still all very white basically no difference from their perspective hahah

[@makeupdiaries6438]

hope you're doing well, considering the current events.

[@rashidxd]

@@makeupdiaries6438 thanks mate! I am doing Okay.

[@yusuflaylah7669]

@@rashidxd Salam Akhi. Is it possible to make Hijrah to Afghanistan?

[@kathleenb3096]

David, these documentaries are so enlightening........they remind me that in a world gone crazy, the human family has much more in common than the news media likes to report. It is evidenced in a smile, children playing, a father with his child, a game of cricket, or a shared pot of tea. Thank you.

[@thecryptooptimist3479]

Just that those innocent children are systematically turned into violent cruel humans by the system controlled and designed by war mongering politicians and fanatic religious clerics.

[@johndavid2042]

I was with a team that removed the ammunition from a large cave complex along with the New Zealand military nearby in 2004. Unfortunately the buddhas had been destroyed by then. But we did go through the same tunnels to the top shown in the video. There were two large Buddhas along with the small one in the center. Separated by some distance. Very pretty landscape.

[@mariakelly1059]

Thank you for your service.

[@SonofChrist77]

fortunately* you mean. Even Buddha himself would have been outraged by these statues and would have torn it down himself if he were alive today.

[@Jenvlogs404]

^yet they have the nerve to get mad over a cartoon or when a copy of a book is ripped. Look at the gasIighting, it’s deep and widespread, mad because it’s history is oIder and more genuine.

[@nanman_chief]

​@@SonofChrist77 Buddha himself did not appreciate the act of idolatry, but from a universal cultural point of view, the Buddha statues at this site are treasure of culture.

[@mrdamn9027]

Now plz give there money to them. they are still starving plz

[@007rudra]

I am from India and I always have an undaunted longing to visit Afghanistan. I don't know why maybe its wilderness attracts me, Thanks Mr. Adams for sharing the images of Bamian Budhha which sadly today is lost.

[@mohdfahmi8841]

Ai......

[@guneeta7896]

I was in tears watching this. Thank you for making this compassionate documentary and giving us a window into this rare (and now sad) world. I do hope the Afghan people will have some peace and economic upliftment soon.

[@HughWoo]

Most likely not though. The people within don’t seem to ever stop fighting each other along with other countries.

[@cosmopolitanwonder9675]

America has had Cuba sanctioned for 60 plus years now, so I fear Afghanistan will not see their finances or Artefacts taken by US most likely shared amongst them along with multi billions of dollars worth of Opium and cocaine made in Afghanistan taken aver 20 years 😂of US NATO war.May Allah bring you back to your rightful place. ❤

[@user-l4y7r04wy6iv]

So do I, but . . . *Qur'an 8:12* "I shall cast t____r into the hearts of disbelievers, so strike their necks" *Qur'an 9:111* “Allah has indeed purchased from the Believers their lives and wealth in exchange for Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah and k__ or be k____.” *Qur'an 3:151* “We will cast t_____r into the hearts of those who deny the Truth" *Qur'an 9:29* "Fight against those who do not believe in Allāh or in the Last Day." *Qur'an 2:216* "Fighting is obligatory for you ˹believers˺. Allah knows and you do not." *Qur'an 9:123* “Believers! Fight against the disbelievers who are near to you; and let them find harshness in you. Know that Allah is with the God-fearing. O ye who believe!” *Qur'an 47:4* “So when you meet those who disbelieve, strike their necks until, when you have inflicted slau _______ upon them, then secure their bonds, and either confer favor afterwards or ransom them until the war lays down its burdens. That is the command. And those who are k______ in the cause of Allah . . . never will He waste their deeds.”

[@pearlbungsong3488]

It made me want to cry, such a beautiful place, why did this have to happen, my heart goes out to those beautiful children, I hope peace reigns soon.

[@ramg658]

thats all because of islam ,...they promote jihadis ..and pakistan trained taliban

[@quantumchang4410]

It looks like the dry, lifeless and depressing surface of Mars, how is it beautiful? Go vegan or go home: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjUqKOcesh1oKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJPKpaysaM-oj6s

[@aksbeixhev]

@@ramg658 it's not just Islam, it's the US too. They bear more responsibility than taliban imo for the damage they've inflicted. If anything there's much more terror today than 20y ago. War and poverty is a breeding ground for extremists.

[@junaidahbeun6771]

@@ramg658 I think you are hindu!

[@namansinghnegi8931]

@@junaidahbeun6771 yeah he is... Hindu as in Hindukush

[@valynajib9856]

I am from Afghanistan and thank you mr Adam for sharing this masterpiece, at the age of 11 or 12 I left my country due to the taliban regime and to be honest our people suffered a lot during those years of wars as we have seen just a bit of it in the video especially hazara's as I am an hazara so I personally call the taliban and the mujahideen government both the darkest period in Afghanistan history.

[@BaldingClamydia]

I know it doesn't help anyone personally, but I am sorry you had to go through such dark times and I wish our (American) government would have been more useful for you guys. 😟💜

[@mygmail5470]

Valy Najib Islam is darkest period for the entire earth

[@markschultz7232]

I could cry for you and your family. I hope your life gets better. I also pray. Best of luck. You certainly deserve it.

[@spacexlivesp]

PAKISTAN is responsible for this condition of AFGHANISTAN

[@Zaira693]

@@mygmail5470 please attain some knowlege and understand the difference between, political groups and religion because it's due to ignorance that this world is a chaos.

[@MrGohunter]

A superb, informative and educational documentary. Showing the real people, rather than focusing on the wars. Superb work David!

[@vickiebrown1230]

Watching today 22 Aug 21 - soul destroying 😞

[@ninahagen1453]

The lucky ones.

[@HughWoo]

This was filmed before the wars.

[@lw3646]

Excellent programme. He seems genuinely interested in Afghanistan and doesn't judge the customs and ideas there in the way other journalists can't help from doing. It's got such a tragic recent history of war. I'm sure the filmmaker would be heartbroken to hear they were later blown up. The landscapes and mountains look beautiful though.

[@8thousevirgin]

That's why the people were good to him. They can trust his vibes.

[@gooacnt707]

That’s true.

[@avadakedavra80]

He is a true journalist. Very respectful

[@Thearrowstrikes]

I’m so glad this got uploaded again, there was another version and it got removed. Really important documentary as others have said.

[@armanahmadzai1688]

was the other one any diffrent?

[@janice8523]

Great documentary…it’s very sad was is happening in Afghanistan now…I pray for its people, may God bless them and give them peace! Afghanistan is such a beautiful place , if only it was like a normal country, I would certainly visit and appreciate its majestic beauty.

[@subhashranjan3722]

I fully agree

[@mrshhjj8899]

Would be a nice place if Bush didn't destroy the country after the russians destroyed it.

[@RAUFBEDAR]

Thank you so very much for going over there filming and sharing I'm from Afghanistan I've never been there I've never seen Banyan the way you showed it to me thank you so so very much

[@danielsantini683]

Since Adam and eve, man is still fighting

[@miriguwa1958]

These are people who had a rich history and culture. My heart bleeds for them. Destroyed by greedy, selfish, war mongering politicians and clerics who have no morals and respect for human life. History and culture destroyed forever.

[@shershah3827]

@@rajwarnakulasuriya5935 bro i think u forgot the real history of Afghanistan and forgot the Kings of Afghanistan Ahmad shah abtali dehil was part of Afghanistan checout history of Afghanistan !

[@elhamhemat572]

@@rajwarnakulasuriya5935 hmm india was created recently after their independence, northern part of India was conquered by Afghanistan and people who are now calling them afghans, so you belong to us we did not belong to you.

[@rajwarnakulasuriya5935]

@anonymous one that just shows your ignorance... if you can prove otherwise with evidence then you are worthy of recieving your own nobel price

[@elhamhemat572]

@@rajwarnakulasuriya5935 haha, you don't prove something doesn't exist, you prove something does exist. lol your ignorance has no boundaries.

[@rajwarnakulasuriya5935]

@@elhamhemat572 I suppose you must be referring to yourself.... find a school if you have one where ever you live moron and learn the basics before you try to become an intellect

[@born-in-september]

The smile and giggles of kids touched my heart 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Oh, MY GOD they are so adorable 🥰🥰🥰

[@Vierotchka]

Many people saw the giant Buddhas in Bamyan, it was a famous tourist attraction back before the conflicts.

[@jojolouis]

I did!! Even climbed up to be "in the head" of the Buddha ( although we were not supposed to) and gaze at the valley below through his "eyes"

[@michaelkush1385]

The Twin Buddha's Where Part 0f "Kushan Empire" (200BC And 400AD) Those Buddha's Where Lite Up At Night (Used Quality 0il Inside Both Left And Right Eye's). So Travelers Could See Their Way 100 Mile's Away. The Two Buddha's At Each End 0f A High Ridge. 0n Top 0f The Ridge Is A Very 0ld Fort Protecting The "0ld Silk Road". Also Tibet And Mongolian Empire Are Buddha's Brother's In Arm's Who Ruled The Silk Road And India. Visit UTune History Classes.

[@jairoalvarez831]

@@jojolouis You’re lying

[@JessJoanne]

@@jairoalvarez831 stop

[@jojolouis]

@d R Well that was a long time ago (35/40 years ago?) I know we went in past sort of a fence signifying certainly you were not allowed to go but there was nobody around, so we went, then up some stairs carved through the rocks but I couldn't describe it precisely. What I remember better is being in the "head" of the Buddha looking through his "eyes" at the valley below.It was a beautiful day the valley looked so beautiful There was probably some paintings inside but they must have been really faded, I don't remember them much...as I said that was long time ago but even though very blurry the memory still evoke some nostalgia mixed with wonder. Maybe just because I was young? But I broke in tears when I saw the photo of them destroyed by th Taliban later on p.s.: I had no camera with me, mobile phones were far from being produced🥴

[@gooblio]

It breaks my heart as a Buddhist to have seen the Giant Buddhas blown up. Another Giant Buddha laying down has been discovered in the Valley, I hope it's preserved and isn't destroyed. This video at least will be around I hope for many more centuries as a historical record . It's a shame because they were carved before there were Muslims.

[@edmondfire3752]

IT

[@Tripserpentine]

@Sachin Tandon it''s called iconoclastic and strictly spoken Protestantism is also of that mind set in my country protestants destroyed all the catholic statues, paintings, glass and painted all the churches white. it's the same thing. Besides that yes always sad to see that happening. it is good it is on film. It is in the nature of humanity to destroy you don't need a religion to do that.

[@tseedo248]

@@edmondfire3752 Its not Islam that destroys every beauty, its the government there who has misinterpreted the religion.

[@Tripserpentine]

@Sachin Tandon also my wife kali tandev is something to be scared of. but seriously the followers of Kali are rather fond of destruction no?

[@Tripserpentine]

@Sachin Tandon and the state of the Ganga, man. for a deity the river surely is being destroyed and polluted. if that is how Hindus treat their gods, it is a religion of destruction.

[@crystalhealing847]

What a great doc....in some parts I could not hold back my tears reflecting on the futility of war while seeing the devastation in the lives of the people.....in others I admired the landscape and the resiliency of the Afganis .....thank you for sharing Dave 🙏💖

[@Nozarks1]

I cried too throughout this video. Very beautifully made. Obviously the maker was emotional about it, and made it with emotions

[@lktoonnetwork7589]

❤❤

[@Pedro-bu8xd]

David Adams makes great documentaries!!!

[@toogeeky4u]

Peter Cooper Agree! He’s fantastic!

[@abbossport4793]

Ahyatola. BBC. Always. Bolls shet.

[@8thousevirgin]

Yeah, I now got a crush on him. 😊

[@CaesarT973]

Dear Afghan brothers, thank you for saving animals & trees during the war 🙏🏿🌦🦚 God bless Please plant lots of trees, reforestation make the country greener

[@omarshinwari7823]

Its alreafy full of mountains and trees

[@shamshabibzai6148]

Nothings save brother everythings under the war but poeple not have authority! Authority under the weapon and gun but the weapon and gun authority with other

[@kngjr.3659]

It's haram to attack forests, trees or natural things in Islam.

[@kasturipillay6626]

@@kngjr.3659 is it OK to kill innocent people

[@ClerRose]

@@kngjr.3659 mas..................mulhere nao eh natural??????????????????Pois odeiam as mulheres

[@marilynbergh3649]

What blessing to be able to film here. Amazing and thank-you. It is important to respect a country we visit and their traditions and religion. We might not agree but must still respect

[@chandiwicks307]

Genuine , entertaining , very informative. What makes this report special is I can feel the Love, Affection & Sympathy of David Adams to this Magical Land & its misfortunes. That we cant expect from an American

[@michaelryan17]

Afghanistan is one of the most beautiful countries I have had the pleasure to experience and see...the people are kind and their history is incredible and needs to be told. Alexander the Great was there... It has an unbelievable story that isnt being shared with the world.... Thank you to you and your team

[@majormediaproductions]

Where can I see this story?

[@Jenvlogs404]

Yeah this is so kind and the history is what it is above. ATG was everywhere, only here they think they have his dna.

[@mohammedd270]

Love from Afghanistan

[@thecryptooptimist3479]

Afghanistan was the last place that Alexander conquered before his dream of conquering the world was thrashed at the Indian border by the strong king Porus. He was very close to his death but managed to survive. He returned defeated and then died very soon afterwards. But he could conquer a vast territory at such an early age was a great thing.

[@sruthiskakkattil1141]

How to get to Afghanistan. Can someone tell me !

[@gg1000]

Amazing, wonderfull, Wonderland, thanks David. This Is now an historic document, for the giant buddhas AND Afganistan.

[@chrismcdougall4712]

A war-correspondence master piece... the best work I’ve seen out of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 or any war-torn nation for that matter... I don’t know what to say other than thank you for the pleasure of watching the product of the best reporter on the planet!!🙏🙏🙏

[@titingcalabawan7292]

A masterpiece indeed...considering all the risk..salute to Mr Adam, the crew, and the tour guide as well..

[@lasanthajayaneththi7618]

What a wonderful documentary,no word to praise your braveness and sacrifices, Wonderful land with great heritage and so sad to see current situation and damages.

[@stellaperez1699]

Excellent documentary. My heart aches for the man who lost his 3 kids because of hunger. I cant stop crying. 😭😭😭

[@shrinilodedra3001]

The man should not have so many children if he couldn't provide for them. If he is human

[@stellaperez1699]

@@haseebahmedbabar why?

[@stellaperez1699]

@@haseebahmedbabar I'm sorry. I dont chat to strangers.

[@haseebahmedbabar]

@@stellaperez1699 As you wish

[@Jenvlogs404]

PIaces with high birth rates also have high infant mortaIity rates. Can also bIame on the path it chose.

[@sxdrujandis]

Really enjoying this series. The music and visuals are stunning. Nice production on the music overall and gives a good sense of traditional melody and rhythms.

[@alimansoorkhan923]

your enjoying this video but that how was a peoples in that time

[@benggyebona5769]

Can we just appreciate David Adams please. This man is always bringing us incredible history.

[@mayakoushik]

Buddisim was most peaceful era in Afghanistan.We should accept it again to be peaceful again.

[@nilambarameghawarna6635]

Really appreciate your words. Thanks a lot.

[@mandya6697]

It is silly to assume that Buddhism brought peace when it was the other way around as Buddhist monks need donation to survive since they do not work for a living.

[@nilambarameghawarna6635]

@@mandya6697 I'm pity for your words. You need to learn about Buddhism more and more. Then you can understand why we should give alms to them.

[@MustAfaalik]

@@mandya6697 Spoken like a Christian whose clergy are in someones payroll to criticise other faith when your very own needs reformation as in all the Abrahamic religions with their attitude of self righteousness and claim of sole right to heaven.

[@Sweety-ut8zw]

The Buddhism today is whats happening in Myanmar to Innocent Muslims.

[@kashinathchari6497]

Every time I see such a documentary I wonder what magical, peaceful this place must hae been centuries ago .

[@AutoSia]

All thanks to islam.

[@pureprotea1]

he literally said there has been conflict there for 2000 years

[@iamyouu]

@@pureprotea1 killings and invasions by islamic warriors who believe nothing else apart from Islam shall exist in the world. They have wiped out Buddhists in Afghan proceeded to India to wipe out hindus. That's how this religion thrives by wiping out anyone who doesn't want to follow it. And today they fight within themselves too.

[@pureprotea1]

@@iamyouu Yeah I agree. But my comment was is response to the original comment saying that there must have been peace a few hundred years ago.

[@venkappayasardesai337]

@@pureprotea1 he said "centuries". Its plural. It can be more than a 100 years.

[@glenandreivlog5211]

Afghanistan is the most beautiful country I've ever seen, You can really feel the ancient time. I hope the peace will finally come in this country! Let's pray for Afghanistan and its people of this beautiful and historic county 🙏😇

[@carolinerowles5951]

Amen 🙏

[@glenandreivlog5211]

@Dimitri Joseph Then don't!

[@Jenvlogs404]

That’s way too much. Even the last sentence will offend, see how it works.

[@HughWoo]

@Dimitri Joseph just more dumb religious beliefs causing people to fight.

[@intensity67]

cringe tbh

[@stenjerdenius1683]

So interesting to watch. In 1971 I stood on the head of the big Buddha in Bamyan and took photos of the greek paintings above. I also walked to the city of cries (shar i ghulghula) nearby where you could dig ancient coins out of the ground with your hands. Apparently he did not get to the fantastic lakes of Band i Amir not far from Bamyan where I had some refreshing days. The same year I also saw the then much younger lion Marjan in the Kabul zoo as well as the very beautiful royal palace in Paghman with a very old railway with locomotives and all. In Mazar I spent half a day discussing religion with the local mullah in charge in the shadow of the cool walls of the blue mosque. He did not mind that I was a non believer. What a beautiful and promising Afghanistan that vanished

[@darwinpro464]

Can u post the pictures and give the link ? Wish i can see it :)

[@thelosttreasure566]

Love from Kabul brother !

[@lt8865]

' Greek paintings'? I think you mean Buddhist murals.

[@steinhvik4380]

Did you see any traces of Alexander? Anyhow you should write an article and share your memories :)!

[@bydloshkolnik]

@@lt8865 the ancient Kush empire were mix of Buddhist believes over Greek pagan faith and was ruled by the nomad Kushiets. That empire actually the reason why Indians are not Buddhist any more and why Buddhism is spread over the Asia The kushiets and Buddhism was viewed as invaders and occupants, so in 5-6 centuries a.d. The revival of Hinduistic faith has begun and Buddhism was frown on. The Hindus started to unite and fight against the Kushits and Buddhism, and the Buddhist monks started to flee India mainly towards Tibet and China.

[@พฤหัสบดี-ฦ1ว]

an example of fairness in journalism and documentary making, I like how the last few lines go out to the Talibans, not judging them, just acknowledging them....thank you

[@blackknight3496]

The taleban can do and say whatever they want but the destruction of these relics which belong to all people's of the world can never be forgiven it was a careless and destructive action just because they don't believe unforgivable

[@BiIaI]

they don't belong to all people of the word and budha himself declared to people not to build statues of him or to worship him. Who are you criticize us for your information at the time the world wouldnt give aid to dying children instead only for this shrine

[@zelenplav1701]

Historical things should never be destroyed because of religious zealots who have limited understanding, even of their own religion. Islam.

[@TeamJY]

Sure, but the Coalition strategically bombing them out of existence was fine right?

[@bobsaturday4273]

its just a small indication of the horrible twisted evil that is in their malignant rotten hearts and evil demonic possessed souls

[@erikt1713]

The alleged murder and crimes against the Afghan population are far worse. These stone idols are a glimpse of a long gone time which is a nice thing, especially for tourists and scholars, but they are still just stone monuments of ancient superstitions. Not to be compared with crimes against life itself.

[@assadullahtaheri2315]

Mr.Adam you are so brave .as now I watched this video , by the time you were recording it I was in Herat city at age of 8. I remember we were not allowed to play football in front of our house and also all people were afraid of Taliban ,yet you traveled all around Afghanistan.

[@daniellezykowska981]

Giant respect and love for the zoo keepers who risked their lives to safeguard the animals and trees! The animals and people must be traumatized from this.

[@bigbadass0102]

War and fighting is a part of Afghanistani culture. They have been at it for hundreds of years.

[@mariakelly1059]

@@bigbadass0102 That's rather dismissive answer.

[@zazu3006]

@@mariakelly1059 rather for thousands if you listened closely, it was all explained place where religions meet are always in danger, places squeezed between giants always suffer, then america entered and well. they suffer still a bit like poland for centuries, squeezed between germany and russia, americans came and signed them off to russia and communism so that they could have an enemy for cold war eh

[@kcx2678]

“Troubled but beautiful land”. Indeed. What a great documentary.

[@kshitijthapa2205]

I don't think I've ever seen such a raw documentary. Incredible stuff!

[@tracysmith245]

watching after taliban took over horrible what is happening poor starving people whatever next

[@kshitijthapa2205]

@@tracysmith245 It's just sad. All these people have ever known is SUFFERING.

[@theobserver9131]

I don't know if mr. Adams is very brave or absolutely insane. Either way, I appreciate this documentary.

[@BaldingClamydia]

He's at least an adrenaline junkie, I've seen a few other documentaries with him in them. 😁

[@nilambarameghawarna6635]

Buddhism for all human beings not for particular race or ethnic group. It doesn't tie you with invisible God. How's your one?

[@samuelcastle3873]

Just what I said bro

[@cruisepaige]

He is pretty awesome!

[@chrisbrent7487]

This is pre 2001. The Buddhas were blown to bits by the Taliban in 2001. When this was filmed it was after the the battle for Kabul. The Taliban had control over most of the country at that point so most of it was peaceful for a couple of years. There was still fighting up in the North of the country though as the Taliban never took control of all of the country.

[@Adnankhan-du2hi]

What a work of art you've produced. This is the first time I've seen a journalist who is both fair and balanced.

[@gimbatul9761]

I feared his interest would have led to the destruction of these ancient relics as soon as he asked the Talibans permission. It's a real shame. This doc is historically significant. Not just capturing the destroyed statues, but an insight into Taliban held Afghanistan.

[@youthere7425]

BUDDHAM SHARANAM GACCHAMI from India namaste. I hope one day relics are restored.

[@TheFullmetalj]

พุทธัง สะระนัง คัจฉามิ

[@mkrump9403]

@Zazai king - Explore Afghanistan China will say the same!

[@amargujjar5059]

Yeah so they can get blown up again

[@timmccormack710]

I was their in 1978, before the wars. Saw the serene Buddha's in the Bamian valley and got to stand on top of the Great Buddha itself. Amazing place and amazing people. Loved the Hazara people. The last Tumen of Genghis Kahn army still in existence and still holding the passes as ordered. That's living history. Cheers.

[@jialee140]

Genghis Kahn will be turning in his grave if he knew what happened to the Buddha Statues.

[@venkatsivanandkumar2775]

Kudos to Adam for putting life at risk & do this magnificent documentary.

[@heyho6728]

A very important documentary considering what happened to those great works of art.

[@mandya6697]

To you those art work are more important than human suffering, right?

[@MustAfaalik]

@@mandya6697 it is the same people who were intolerant of other faith in the past and the present people with the same sick ideology who are a danger to humanity.

[@idoasberger1015]

it broke my heart everytime i watch it

[@rajwarnakulasuriya5935]

@@mandya6697 what exactly do you understand about Human suffering? Do you think human suffering is only the physical pain? Don't you think you go through various kinds of suffering daily in your life? Your question also shows that you are suffering from inside ( your mind) the anger came out of you on behalf of somethig or someone . Because you are ignorant you did not realise that, but learn to look inwards to understand the true suffering, you will lose your anger in no time.

[@MrLoobu]

All our art will crumble.

[@mothsmoke]

Watching this in 2021 after the Taliban have taken over Afghanistan once again. Hoping to see a positive change and stability in the region.

[@STE.B]

Aint gonna happen

[@mizomint4197]

Don't get your hopes up. They said it numerous times that they are ruling with Sharia Law. Go take a look at other countries with the same rule and how things operate in them.

[@hiroshir]

I hope for the same too!

[@phoenixbillion1842]

I'm sure the Taliban will be nice this time. Smh

[@johnshirley8099]

He might want to update this film, because a month or so ago, as they were taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban turned their weapons onto this Budda and now it is just a pile of rubble. Sadness!

[@renjupanicker4725]

A great country with wonderful people, ravaged by continuous wars. I am so glad the Indian government is helping the Afghans in rebuilding the nation. Long live Afghanistan. Much love from India.

[@Sukira69]

waste of time they have so much contempt for Hindus and Buddhist

[@shirbir120]

Indian help? lmao joke of the year.

[@PsylentSir]

*So it is said that Indian government and pakistan government rebuild afghanistan.*

[@headhunterkonyak4337]

@@shirbir120 India contributed 3billion dollars for road, dams, electricity, schools, parliament House unlike Pakistan begging Taliban

[@kumanananbu8506]

India supplied covid vaksins.

[@jnpankaj3376]

Thank you David Adam sir for making such a nice documentary risking your life.... Thank you Timeline for showing the rich heritage of Afghanistan. We lost the Buddhas of Bamiyan but we can learn a lesson not to loose such treasure elsewhere.

[@smallestdude99]

wow, what a wonderful documentary. Afghanistan is truly beautiful and the buddhas were magnificent. It is sad seeing how hopeful the reporter was for Afghanistan's future, yet here we are, more turmoil. Nevertheless, what a well made production, had my full attention throughout. Well captured and great narration. Big like from me.

[@claudspencer1465]

This man has helped me to learn so much. His communication skills are exemplary. I am so glad this man exists.

[@emotanimentpedia2607]

Awesome documentary. Love Adam's voice, good script--well researched-- plus good audio-visuals. Kudos!!! 👍👍👍

[@lktoonnetwork7589]

👍👍👍👍

[@g.christelbecker6349]

tears, tears, tears........when will we stop the horrors of war. thank you for this beautiful documentary.

[@GhafoorHemat]

America politic 🥲🙃

[@VinnyVincenzoYo]

Damn, I remember watching this way back, it’s a shame what happened to the Buddha’s. Afghanistan has always fascinated me, from Alexander to Russia the history is incredible. Much respect and appreciation for the throwback video.

[@d3g3n3r4t3]

@H Alkhattabi the big one was blown up with dynamite and what do u mean his teachings smashed?

[@bimalthapa3650]

I heard that Japanese are going to re-built the statue

[@alankovacik1928]

@@bimalthapa3650 i hope!

[@jiwanjsingh7460]

Sikhs are the only people to conquer Afghanistan...only Sikhs and Pakistanis know this. Alexander, Russians...and now the US have left defeated.

[@excessiveone9952]

@@jiwanjsingh7460 Alexander made it through Afghanistan

[@Cycy0099]

Another beautiful and a masterpiece from david Adam's plz keep'em coming.

[@Mijn24]

Imagine if Afghanistan had been Buddhist today and Muslims never conquered these lands?

[@udelyb]

Wherever you are ; they want to take over your land also and convert everyone in Islam

[@qualifying2359]

like burma? look it up genz

[@ninahagen1453]

There's poverty in Buddhist countries too, but certainly not this level of violence and lifestyle like the Taliban's which is 100% against nature.

[@zelenplav1701]

@@ninahagen1453 Who runs the Taliban? The Muslim Brotherhood was run by the Brits behind the scene. Do they know it? No. The US even banned a Brotherhood bigwig from visiting the US.

[@suhailmohammed2395]

Wish Americans never funded the Mujahideen.. Which led to the creation of the Taliban.

[@xCaptxCrunchx]

If @ 19:43 this Documentary doesn't captivate you, I don't know what will.

[@horstclar682]

Thank you again for your excellent masterpiece. Poor country, poor people and poor very rich old culture. Dear David, you are a real enlightener in many aspects to those who cannot travel around the world.

[@laloca5338]

Beautiful Afghanistan and it's people! The man that's crying to loosing his family members is so sad, not only him but all the lives that lost there! 😢 I pray for peace for this wonderful country and its citizens..Superb documentary! ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Storm-1.]

The citizens are trash there are 2 reason there is only war. Islam and the people that still hold on to this religion. Terrorgroups like Taliban had massive help from the normal people.

[@rizwanqamar1974]

A daring journey into the misty history! Thank you!

[@Dron3_]

My hats off for the zoo keeper, and deeply respect him. Also felt sad beyond words for the poor animals. I hope one day we dont have to see these images again, and we only talk about them as a barbaric past.

[@thefloridamanofytcomments5264]

Yea those animals were all dead by 2009 😐

[@birdiechidambaran5132]

I agree with you wholeheartedly, DRON13. But the sooner, the better.

[@amina-pr8xt]

Animals and humans both suffer under the violence that goes on in this country since the west armed and incited the traditional living people against the communist government and those who wanted to modernize the country. And that is almost 40 years

[@lw3646]

The lion died around 2002. In 1995 before the taliban had captured Kabul a government solider went into its cage to show off his bravery. The lion attacked him and he later died. In revenge the soldier's brother threw a grenade at the lion, blinding it and so damaging his jaw.

[@John_on_the_mountain]

@@amina-pr8xt its too bad these people dont have the capacity to think and act for themselves.

[@brucebartman4782]

Thank you for an incredible video! This is certainly one for the ages. I am sure it will be shown countless times to all interested in Afghanistan's long and brutal history.

[@enozzi1]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US SUCH THINGS. KINDEST SO OFTEN GETS MUCH MORE THAN EXPECTED. PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR WORK. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE.

[@DorkKnight99]

Welp, this hasn't aged terribly well. Glad we got these masterpieces on film again one last time before the savages destroyed them.

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

*Muslims

[@sn9731]

By savages you mean the USA right? Stop being ignorant and do your research

[@VonApennn]

S N The Taliban blown up the legs of the big statue and completely erased the smaller engraving. Please do your research

[@omarshinwari7823]

@@VonApennn theres reason why they destroyed it was because the UN selfisly asked if they can refurbish these staturs the leader of the taliban got angry and worried because these peope only cared for status rather than the millions of Afghans starving. He even stated that There was no reason to destroy it.

[@saidmaz7876]

Cry bout it ! It’s just a statue. A human life is more worth than the all the statues in the world

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

I was there in 1976, before the Russians, Americans et al. It was a peaceful place. We drove there from London, via Herat, Kandahar and Kabul. We walked through the tunnels to stand on the head of the biggest Buddha. Not something you should do really. Amazing place, including the Red Fort. The Buddhas are now sadly gone, blown up by the Taliban. They were not lost, they were very famous. All travellers back then knew about them. I saw an old British Lee Enfield bayonet in that antique shop you visited.

[@gyamarkarmey6902]

Great Work. It shows how cruel or hatred some religion or ideology can be against other religion. Buddha the religion of peace. Long live Buddha's teachings.🙏🙏

[@RM-yf2lu]

I thought Islam was the religion of peace?

[@dharmendra629]

@@RM-yf2lu what a joke?

[@etlay5684]

Growing up as a Chinese in many different countries, I was exposed to different religions and beliefs and I grow up with respect to all the religions and culture. If people treat others with kindness, compassion and respect then these people have God in their heart, no need to distinguish whose God it is or belong to a religion to prove your beliefs.

[@zelenplav1701]

Absolutely. I agree.

[@ET3Roberts]

Too bad Islam doesn't teach this.

[@sharonswift8668]

No truer words spoken.

[@康奈尔威廉]

@@ET3Roberts你说的对

[@thomascouch2671]

Awesome presentation for a seeker of Knowledge. Thank you. Life goes on !

[@NepalKailashTrekking]

really beautiful valleys of The Mysterious Lost Buddhas...

[@ahmadzazai9867]

Watching this documentary the whole scary past life again come In front my eyes . I remember as a kid and young age all those horror .

[@marinasussa5605]

What a beautiful country, they deserve peace!

[@lw3646]

At least now they have it after a war which basically ran from 1979-2021.

[@geraldtonjjeeper]

David, thank you for this sensitive portrayal of Afghanistan and its history. It is a part of the world closed off to the future with all the political misery meted out by competing superpowers, and the now advent of the Taliban retaking control. I have long wished to visit Afghanistan but do not see any chance in my lifetime. What a loss the Bamyan Buddhas are to the world. Your video is both inspiring and sad! Thanks!

[@goldengoddesstv9669]

Wow wonderful documentary beautiful people I pray for PEACE ☮️ #peaceinthemiddleeast

[@iamyouu]

If you can go back in time please stop the religion of peace from being born.

[@austenmckenna5555]

Brilliant documentary! The physical features of the people especially the children are so beautiful.

[@vancouverviking4652]

I thought that was Gordon Ramsay🤣🤣🤣

[@MAKEOUTHILL66SIX]

Lightly salt and perper it (lightly) poors the whole thing delicious

[@TheDamageinc81]

Where's the risotto ...

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

@@TheDamageinc81 no ..."wheres the f_cking risotto !"

[@TheDamageinc81]

@@00BillyTorontoBill LMAO

[@traptraptrap8516]

Ramsay wouldn't survive a day in Kabul

[@Wayzor_]

David Adams, the high priest of travel vloggers.

[@mahomedakoon8363]

Obviously his agenda

[@arkodhar5426]

Thx adam for giving us such a wonderful documentary film. Love from 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩.. 🇧🇩

[@rupdenlamasherpa6482]

Lost Buddha means Lost Peace. No Buddha No Peace.

[@yusufismailismail9170]

Joke,, what Myanmar army do in to civilian

[@azamkhan1526]

so what Sri Lankan Army is doing to Tamilian and Muslim minority?

[@sikhtraveller8860]

@@azamkhan1526 even your forefathers were Budhas before evil islam

[@sikhtraveller8860]

@@yusufismailismail9170 wat evil Islam did in Afghanistan

[@kutubuddinbakhtear5312]

Hmmm u r right,just look at the Rohingyas.

[@barry7608]

Thanks for a truly fantastic video. You are the David Attenborough of the geographical kind and a great ambassador for Australia. Proud to be an Australian

[@phoebea1]

Horrific story fabulously told and filmed thank you for sharing and telling the world what’s happening in that part of the world.

[@gentlemenking2973]

Now the Bamiyan Buddha statue is no more there... its totally destroyed by the taliban. Why they have to destroyed other religion statue, it doesn`t make sense.

[@Zaira693]

Because they are ignorant and have been programed and brainwashed to be in a certain way....and they are created by the Zionist Amercian government and its other Zionist buddies in order to fulfill a certain political agenda....They have absolutely no knowledge of the authentic teachings of Islam....They are humans raised in war and programmed by the masterminds to think and behave in a particular manner, supposedly trying to defend thier country.

[@jamalmie109]

There pakistani afghan pakistan they don't like eche other

[@BJTGrass]

@@Zaira693 I believe you are correct, these are poor people who were paid by some group to destroy history in the middle east. Heart breaking

[@ashleyklein1005]

Hilai Karim believe me the American government is not Zionist. You have no idea what you are talking about. You are the brainwashed one. I live here so I know. Most of our politicians hate Israel and are supporting anti-Israeli legislation. These people have been brainwashed by other Muslims who wish to use this beautiful religion to control people and create an army. These devout people are being used and propagandized. Israel simply decided to “westernize” and get along with the US because they wanted a powerful ally. Most Israelis are atheists.

[@asgharkhan7595]

@@Zaira693 totally disagrees . u dont no even a half word of truth. we r muslims ok and we will destroy everyone who is againt islam

[@ezatshinwari2873]

I watched it in 2021 and still enjoyed every bit of it...in Taliban time I was a kid but I remember some good and bad memories....great work Adam

[@Iffron]

Thanks for making and sharing this video. Amazing footage and courageous camera crew. Awesome.

[@andrewblack7852]

Too bad people don’t embrace love and compassion above intolerance and violence.

[@traptraptrap8516]

if only life were as simple as you've portrayed

[@chenithungtlotha9163]

Xxxkiphre

[@sharkamov]

@@traptraptrap8516 Does the term _''well being''_ mean anything to you??? - If the answer is 'Yes', and you consider that it means the exact same for every human, maybe there was a chance you'd be able to grasp the _implications_ of Andrew's comment. If not, you're a lost cause . . . .

[@sharkamov]

If just hadn't been for the ''smart'' inventors of the myriad religions that's been the greatest impediment we've collectively faced! . . . .

[@adolfozayas3359]

Love this content. Great knowledge. It just shows and in some ways proves how Important it is to get as much info as possible to truly understand people, cultures, etc.

[@margaretbacon7874]

I lived in Pakistan for over 5 years. My father mother and I drove all the way to Pakistan from England. We often went to Afghanistan and Kabul staying in the Intercontinental hotel.Kabul was a strange place then full of flower people (hippies). It was a lovely country with many kind people. We also went one time to see the Buddhas then damaged more by time than War.

[@Hanmoon850]

David Adams thank u for make this documentary.. this very beautifull.. thank u brave man!

[@aldos2795]

Greetings to Hazari brothers from Kyrgyzstan!!!

[@noornorderm4756]

Al Dos Hazara you mean 😃

[@aldos2795]

@@noornorderm4756 u bet i do)

[@noornorderm4756]

Al Dos Nice bro, where in Kryg are u from?

[@aldos2795]

@@noornorderm4756 Issyk Kul

[@noornorderm4756]

Al Dos Nice

[@eltoro6064]

A fantastic and compelling video. Thanks. The command of English of your guide is amazing. He must have been educated outside Afghanistan, and he decided to return and face the hardship and contribute to his country.

[@sergiola310]

Amazing!! I loved watching this !

[@amypir835]

Love your documentary! 😘

[@ninadarwich71]

Brings back memories and makes me wish I was there to experience it.

[@loliciousfakurama2524]

Like during the Mongol's raid?

[@desckUgah000]

omg the kids are so cute, and that poor lion! so sad what humans can do to each other and to wildlife. bless the children and the animals.