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.

Mes Aynak -- 7
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  1. 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
  2. Unrelenting spins!  
    scdad07

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