April 17, 2020
Buddha statues unearthed in Siem Reap’s Angkor Wat
Photo Apsara Authority
More than 100 remnants of Buddha statues were uncovered by archaeological experts in Siem Reap province’s Angkor Wat area, the Apsara Authority said yesterday.

Srun Tech, manager of the Apsara Authority’s excavation project at Angkor Wat temple, said the artefacts were discovered accidentally on Saturday by the Apsara Authority’s working team, who were implementing an irrigation system management project in the area.

An excavation operation has since unearthed 141 remnants of Buddha figurines, equivalent to 21 whole statues.

“We have mostly found Buddha statues – 21, so far. The statues were buried and mixed up with some modern items, including metal door frame, glass shrapnel, bicycle bell and rim and even plastic bags. So, the statues were probably buried around the ‘60s or ‘70s,” said Mr Tech.

He noted the statues found were mostly broken, with no heads attached, prompting the archaeologists to suspect the missing parts could have been buried deeper.

Judging by the way the statues were orderly buried, Mr Tech said the artefacts may have been buried intentionally to avoid being detected by other people.
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CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:40 am
He noted the statues found were mostly broken, with no heads attached, prompting the archaeologists to suspect the missing parts could have been buried deeper.

More likely the missing heads will be admired tonight, mounted on spikes, in the drawing rooms of the super rich as they entertain their friends and congratulate each other for their fine cultural sensibilities,