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Cambodia seek access to seized trove of artefacts in Bangkok
Cambodian officials are seeking access to a seized trove of artefacts in Bangkok to determine if they were looted from Khmer sites. Seized trove of artefacts in Bangkok. Source: Bangkok Post 20141217...
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Cambodia request to inspect Bangkok trove stalled
The Cambodian request to inspect a trove of Khmer artefacts seized in Bangkok has been stalled indefinitely, with the Thai government citing ‘internal issues’. Bangkok trove of artefacts. Source:...
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‘Foreign’ lion ban brings about confusion
A recent ban on ‘foreign’ non-Vietnamese lions has caused confusion among temple and heritage custodians; the aim behind the ban was intended to restore the purity of Vietnamese culture, but this move...
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Large sculpture found near Wat Phu
A large stone sculpture dating to the 7th century has been discovered near the Wat Phu complex of Southern Laos. The nature of the artefact is uncertain, but from the description of the shape it sounds...
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Another Prasat Chen statue returned – Hanuman repatriated to Cambodia
It was a time for celebration for Cambodia last week when another statue from the Prasat Chen group in Koh Ker was returned to the country from the Cleveland Museum of Art, after it was established...
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Statue fragments unearthed near Angkor Wat
Farmers near Angkor Wat unearthed some statue fragments which have been estimated to be 800 years old. Bayon-era statues discovered near Angkor Wat. Source: Phnom Penh Post 20150702 Statues found in...
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Statues discovered near Banteay Srey
Two small statues dating to the 10th century were discovered in Banteay Srey last week during the excavation of a water channel. Source: Phnom Penh Post 20151013 Angkor worksite reveals 2 statues Phnom...
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Asian Civilisations Museum to return statue to India
After a formal request by the government of India, the Asian Civilisations Museum will return a bronze statue of Uma Parameshvari, which was identified as stolen in the recent high-profile antiquities...
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Cambodia returns artefact fragment to Cleveland museum
Here’s a twist: Cambodia has returned an artefact fragment to the Cleveland Museum, after a series of tests including 3D scans showed that the fragment, part of a 6th century sculpture of Krishna, more...
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Vietnamese man sets up virtual 3D sculpture museum
Now that 3D scanning is well and truly a thing, A Vietnamese man has set up a virtual museum showcasing sculptural treasures from Vietnam – check out the museum here. Vietnamese 3D museum. Source:...
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Harihara statue reunited after French museum returns head
The Musee Guimet returns the head of a Harihara, a amalgam of the gods Siva and Vishnu, which was reunited at a ceremony at the National Museum in Phnom Penh last week. Dr Alison Carter discusses more...
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