Consider the following statements regarding the Buddhas of Bamiyan:
1. The statues, carved into sandstone cliffs in central Afghanistan, were created in the 6th century CE and were of monumental size.
2. They were significant examples of the Gandharan School of Buddhist Art, which integrated Indian, Persian, and Greco-Roman artistic styles.
3. The Bamiyan Valley, where these statues were located, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2, and 3