The destruction of the giant Buddha Statues in Bamiyan -- The foundation of the colossal Buddha Statues -- The history of Buddhas in Bamiyan -- UNESCO’s activities for the safeguarding of Bamiyan -- Safeguarding the Clay Plaster Remains of the Eastern Buddha Statues and the Rear Side of the Niche -- General environmental condition of the Bamiyan valley -- The tectonic setting of Bamiyan and seismicity in and near Afghanistan for the past 12 centuries -- Properties of local materials -- Possible evolution of niches and trends -- Past experience in conservation and exploitation -- Long-term conservation strategy for repair, enhancement, research and risk-preparedness for the preservation of the site -- Emergency intervention -- The back wall of the niches: preliminary considerations -- Conclusions.