Author: Claudio Margottini
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-09-20
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 3642300510
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work reports on a real adventure in earth science and conservation, dealing with the UNESCO’s emergency activities implemented in Bamiyan (Central Afghanistan) for the recovery and rehabilitation of the cliff and niches after the destruction of the two famous Giant Statues in 2001. Since 2002 an international effort has been made to understand the geological characteristics of the area, the mechanical properties of local materials, petro-geophysical and sedimentological details as well as the historical and geological evolution of the Statues and cliff. Taken together, this information serves as a basis for the recovery and rehabilitation of the cliff and niches and is presented in detail.
Book Synopsis After the Destruction of Giant Buddha Statues in Bamiyan (Afghanistan) in 2001 by : Claudio Margottini
Download or read book After the Destruction of Giant Buddha Statues in Bamiyan (Afghanistan) in 2001 written by Claudio Margottini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-20 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work reports on a real adventure in earth science and conservation, dealing with the UNESCO’s emergency activities implemented in Bamiyan (Central Afghanistan) for the recovery and rehabilitation of the cliff and niches after the destruction of the two famous Giant Statues in 2001. Since 2002 an international effort has been made to understand the geological characteristics of the area, the mechanical properties of local materials, petro-geophysical and sedimentological details as well as the historical and geological evolution of the Statues and cliff. Taken together, this information serves as a basis for the recovery and rehabilitation of the cliff and niches and is presented in detail.