Cambodian archaeologists have made an unexpected “harvest” of 1,055 treasures that may be up to 900 years old while excavating the area next to the ancient reservoir of Srah Srang.
According to Heritage Daily, the excavation site is located within the Angkor Archaeological Park, which contains the remnants of several capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries AD, including many of the country’s top monuments such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon…
An exquisite Buddha statue among over 1,000 treasures recently unearthed in Cambodia – (Photo: ANA).
This time, the archaeological team from the Apsara Authority (ANA) examined the land next to Srah Srang Reservoir, an important monument built in the 10th century. This site once housed an ancient temple.
The results of the research yielded a total of 1,055 artifacts in good condition, including 103 artworks made of metal and Buddha statues.
“The ancient statues are metal products developed around the 12th century, but we need to conduct further research to understand these artifacts better,” said ANA spokesperson Long Kosal to the media.
The unearthed artifacts are still covered in layers of dust, dirt, and rust due to the passage of time, so the ANA will need to restore them before they can be presented to the public. Moreover, given the large number of artifacts, a long-term study will certainly be required.
The artifacts promise to reveal much more about the powerful Khmer Empire, also known as the Angkor Empire, which is believed to have been founded by King Jayavarman II in 802 AD.
