Saving the Buddhas of Mes Aynak

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In a race against time, archaeologists are working to save a Buddhist site of immense significance in Afghanistan, slated for imminent destruction by a Chinese mining firm.

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  2. i am agree with Ken Taylor that we should give importance to the historical value of the sight which can give more income then the mines  and regularly. 
    Roshan

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