Archaelogists excavate '10th century' linga in Angkor park


The excavation on Phnom Bok within the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province. - ANA

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): A team from the Department of Conservation and Archaeological Preservation in Angkor Archaeological Park under the Apsara National Authority (ANA) is excavating a large and unique linga on Phnom Bok that suffered damage in the Angkor area in order to renovate the ancient treasure.

The team is currently excavating and studying the structure before planning to renovate and uphold the archaeological value, ANA said in a Sept 22 social media post.

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