Unearthing more clues about the Pallava dynasty

Historic find: A structure believed to be the largest Buddhist temple in Bukit Choras. — Photo taken from the Department of National Heritage social media

ALOR SETAR: Two almost-perfect statues and an ancient inscription from the Pallava dynasty have been discovered during an archaeological excavation at the Bukit Choras Archaeological Site in Yan.

The discovery by the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Centre for Global Archaeological Research (CGAR) and the National Heritage Department (NHD) took place at the summit of Bukit Choras between Aug 28 and Sept 12.