King Kanishka in Pieces. Taliban

17 March 2001
Much of the King Kanishka statue was reduced to small pieces and placed in a tin trunk. Even the dust was swept up with loving reverence. During October and November a coalition aerial campaign succeeded in ousting the Taliban.

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Image Size: 6254x4118 / 4.8MB; 2001 Afghanistan Kabul King Kanishka Pieces Statue Museum Slide LD 2001 02143
Contained in galleries: NATIONAL MUSEUM II: CE (Common Era)

17 March 2001<br />
Much of the King Kanishka statue was reduced to small pieces and placed in a tin trunk. Even the dust was swept up with loving reverence. During October and November a coalition aerial campaign succeeded in ousting the Taliban.