BAMYAN, Afghanistan, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-funded course helps increase awareness of cultural heritage conservation in central Afghanistan's Bamyan Valley.
Bamyan Province is famous for many cultural heritages, particularly the two widely-known giant Buddhas of Bamyan.
In 2003, the cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamyan Valley were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Mohammad Ali Hasanyar, in his 30s, is a local archaeologist. His courses are founded and guided by a group of young scholars from China.
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