A major new airport to serve Cambodia’s capital and boost tourism is due to open in July
Cambodia expects its new airport to serve the capital Phnom Penh will open in July. It's a major step forward in boosting the ...
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Archaeologists Unearth the Torso of a Rare Buddha Statue—Nearly 100 Years After They Found Its Head
The two pieces of the 800-year-old sculpture were discovered roughly 160 feet away from each other at the Ta Prohm Temple in ...
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An incredible discovery at Angkor Wat surprises archaeologists
A recent archaeological dig turned up a mostly complete Buddhist statue dating centuries, possibly during the 1100s or 1200s.
This religious site was just named the world’s most underrated landmark
A recent study by Capital One UK has named Angkor Wat in Cambodia the world’s most underrated landmark. According to the ...
Smithsonian Magazine4d
The Art Institute of Chicago Is Returning a 12th-Century Buddha Sculpture to Nepal
Museum officials say they are voluntarily repatriating the object after learning that it had been stolen from Guita Bahi in the Kathmandu Valley ...
Archaeology4d
Buddha Statue Reunited with Head Found in 1927
Torso of Buddha statue unearthed at Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia. TA PROHM, CAMBODIA—Archaeologists discovered the torso of a ...
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Couples seek fertility blessings at a temple in Bhutan
A hilltop Buddhist temple in Bhutan, built in the 15th century, attracts visitors from across the globe, many of them struggling to conceive. They often make return visits, with children, believing ...
The Diplomat4d
Cambodia Willing to Use Force to Defend Sovereignty Over Temple, PM Says
The disagreement bears a close similarity to the dispute over Preah Vihear temple, which led to armed clashes during ...
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This Midwest Town Has A Stunning Cambodian Temple That Looks Airlifted Over From Southeast Asia
Watt Munisotaram in Hampton, Minnesota, offers a cultural escape with intricate architecture, serene gardens, and vibrant ...
After 98 Years, Archaeologists Found the Missing Torso of an Ancient Buddha Statue
While excavating the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor in 1927, a team of archaeologists discovered the head (and only the head) of a ...
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‘Mr. Buddha’ visits Angkor to promote tourism and peace
Gagan Malik, a renowned Bollywood actor who is famous for his portrayal of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, has visited Cambodia’s ...
India’s largest Buddha statue is drawing global tourists. Here’s what makes it special
India’s hidden gem, the mesmerizing reclining Buddha statute in Bodh Gaya is a must-visit. Here’s why travellers are flocking to this sacred site.