Archaeological Sites
The Treasure of Bamiyan
Lost monastery · Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan
UnsolvedThe prize. The lost gold of a Buddhist kingdom
Where. Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan
Status. Unsolved
Where. Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan
Status. Unsolved
The account
Beneath the empty niches of the giant Buddhas, a vast monastery once held the offerings of pilgrims; caves and a rumored sleeping Buddha and treasure are still searched for in the cliffs.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan.
- What you are chasing is The lost gold of a Buddhist kingdom. Work the documented record of The Treasure of Bamiyan back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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