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Number 10: The Monuments Men.
World War II was, without a doubt, one of the most devastating wars in human history. It spanned many countries, and engulfed nearly all of Europe in its struggle. But an unforeseen casualty was that of the monuments and works of art that were being destroyed by all sides, or worse, being horded by members of the Axis Powers.
While it was true that the lives of the people were vastly more important, a group of men knew that if those precious works of arts and the monuments that many worshipped weren't saved. It wouldn't matter if the war would've been won, the culture that they fought that they fought to save would've been lost.
This is the true story of the Monuments Men. A group of artists, restorers, and more, who went into war with only minimal fighting experience and fought to find, collect, and preserve all the artwork and monuments that they could find. It was only a dozen men, but they went and did exactly what they set out to do. They found numerous treasure troves that the Axis Powers had hidden. And even kept them safe from the Russians when they were gathering the artifacts for their own games.
After the war, a new Monuments Men group was founded to further search for lost pieces of art taken by the Axis Powers. And they grew from 12 to 345 people. Proving that the preservation of culture is just as important to people as the lives of the people in the countries you're fighting for.
A movie was eventually made to honor the Monuments Men, and as one of the men said at the end when he was asked if it was worth it all, he replied..."Yeah, it worth it."
Number 9: The Ancient City of Bosra.
You're going to see a lot of places in Syria on this list, and that's because of the ongoing Syrian conflict, which has lasted for years, and has taken its toll on the landscape both in terms of towns, and monuments. At one time, The Ancient City of Bosra was one of the most looked upon tourist attractions in the nation. This was because at one time it was a highpoint of the Roman Empire, and some of its architecture still remained in the city, highlighted by a beautiful Roman Theater.
The theater itself was built around the 2nd century AD and, at the time, was one of the biggest theaters ever made. Which just goes to show you why many people appreciated it, because it was a tribute to architecture of a bygone era. At its prime, it could hold 15,000 people, which was something Romans were known for, as they wanted to have grand spectacles and entertainment for as many citizens to see as possible.
Despite being a UNESCO World Heritage site, wars have ravaged the city, and mortar fire has caused the theater to be severely damaged, as well as the rest of the city...which is still under fire in many ways.
Number 8: The Buddhas of Bamiyan.
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Located in Afghanistan, The Buddhas of Bamiyan were made in the 6th Century on the legendary Silk Road. This particular area was known for its religious significance, and Monks would come to the area to worship
both in front of the statues and in the nearby small caves. Caves that they carved out by hand by the way.
The two Buddha statues came later, and if you can't tell, they were incredibly tall. One was well over 160 feet, and the other was over 100 feet. Imagine the work that went into making those statues. There was even a legend of a third statue, but whether it really existed or not is up for debate.
Regardless, the statues came under attack multiple times over the years. But at best, they were just scarred, not destroyed. Sadly, events in 2001 didn't go the same way, and the statues were destroyed completely by those who felt they were an affront to their "laws". Many people tried to save the statues, but in the end it wasn't to be.
There are potential plans to rebuild them, but it's unclear if it will ever truly happen.
Number 7: The Great Mosque of Aleppo.
Though there is some debate over who the true patron of the The Great Mosque of Aleppo in Syria was, there is no doubt as to how the place came to be a ruin.
Before its destruction, though, it was one of the biggest mosques around. It had a massive courtyard, domed structures, and much more. Hundreds of years of work (on and off of course) went into making The Great Mosque of Aleppo what is was.
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