Surprise find at ancient temple could complete century-old puzzle
Breakthrough as ‘missing’ torso of statue found
- Archaeologists in Cambodia have discovered the torso of a Buddha statue at the Ta Prohm temple, part of the Angkor complex.
- The torso is believed to match a head found in 1927, now housed in the National Museum in Phnom Penh.
- The statue, dating back to the 12th or 13th century, stands 1.16 metres tall and features a unique hand gesture.
- Archaeologists plan to request permission to reattach the head and torso for public display.
- The discovery adds to the historical significance of the Angkor site, a popular tourist destination and important archaeological site in Southeast Asia.
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