Cambodia's Apsara National Authority discover body of Buddha statue matching head excavated in 1927


The unique sculpture was discovered near the Ta Prohm Temple in February. - Photo: ANA

PHNOM PENH: The sculpted body of a Buddha in an unusual pose was discovered by Apsara National Authority (ANA) specialists at the Ta Prohm Temple in February.

It was found to be a perfect match with a head that was found in 1927.

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