Bamiyan, Afghanistan is home to significant Buddhist heritage and cultural sites. It contains remnants of giant Buddha statues carved into cliffs in the 3rd-6th centuries AD, along with other historic ruins. Tourism has increased in recent years, with over 250,000 visitors in 2018. However, the region suffers from a lack of basic infrastructure and development. Efforts are underway to improve facilities for visitors and conservation of cultural resources, with a new interpretation center under construction.