The statues were discovered last week near the north gate leading to the 11th-century Royal Palace at Angkor Thom.
During work to locate loose stones at the royal palace of Angkor Thom, archaeologists found 12 sandstone guardian statues.
Remarkable Discovery” of 900-Year-Old Sandstone Statues Like ‘Door Guardians’ Hidden Deep in Cambodia A team of ...
Angkor Thom lies within the sprawling Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that covers roughly 154 square miles. It is known as being the final capital of the Khmer Empire. This ...
Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem Reap ...
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses efforts of Indigenous people in British Columbia to preserve ancient trails.
"Experts believe these door guardian statues exemplify the Khneang Style, aligning with the construction period ... including the temple of Angkor Wat. The site, near Siem Reap, about 200 miles ...