The world’s largest monolithic statue of Buddha was installed in:

The world’s largest monolithic statue of Buddha was installed in:

  • (A) Afghanistan
  • (B) India
  • (C) Nepal
  • (D) Sri Lanka
The world's largest single-block Buddha statues, called the Buddhas of Bamiyan, were carved into the sandstone cliffs of the Bamiyan Valley in central Afghanistan. Built between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, the larger statue, named "Salsal", stood about 55 meters (180 feet) tall. These monumental figures were masterpieces of Gandhara art, combining Hellenistic and Indian styles. They also served as an important pilgrimage site along the ancient Silk Road.
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