Scientists map out destroyed Buddha statue

Thursday, November 13, 2003

GENEVA -- Swiss-based scientists have created a model of a huge Buddha statue destroyed by the former Taliban regime in Afghanistan and said Wednesday they hope it will be used to rebuild the ancient figure.

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