Bamiyan Buddhas: Art, History & UNESCO Status

Question

With reference to the Bamiyan Buddhas, consider the following statements:

  1. They were built in the 6th century in the Bamiyan valley of central Afghanistan.
  2. The artistic style of the statues is an example of Gandharan Buddhist art.
  3. The Bamiyan Valley was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site before the destruction of the statues.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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