Cambodia has welcomed home three ancient Hindu statues, which were stolen from a temple decades ago. Authorities said the statues were looted from the Koh Ker temple in Siem Reap province, which also houses Angkor Wat, during the civil war. The statues which were returned from the United States, depict mythological figures Duryodhana, Balarama and Bhima. Experts said the statues were hacked off their bases and smuggled out, eventually ending up with collectors. A ceremony was held in the capital city Phnom Penh to welcome the statues back. bbc/news/world-asia-27691878?OCID=fbbbcindia
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 08:30:01 +0000
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