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Cambodia Angkor Wat: Ancient statue unearthed


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Archaeologists at Cambodia's celebrated Angkor Wat temple complex have unearthed a large statue believed to date back to the late 12th century.

The 2m (6.5ft) sandstone human figure probably functioned as a guardian who stood at the entrance to an ancient hospital, researchers say.

The Cambodia Daily described Saturday's find as "like something that only happens in the movies".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40788658

https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/for-archaeologists-a-dream-find-at-angkor-park-133096/

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Nice find! And it's nice that it's from an area we don't see a lot of interesting finds like this.

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Something that evaded the looters ... thank the heavens for small miracles ...

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From the picture, it looks in good shape as well/

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Was there several years ago, it's an amazing place, and you cannot believe the size of the temple and grounds. A giant moat surrounds the area as well, I believe they diverted a river to make it. I was told that the ancients of this area kept building larger and larger temples over the centuries and this was the culmination which apparently bankrupted the nation that built it. Many of the temples in the area like Angkor Thon were reclaimed by the jungle and I believe it has only been since the advent of satellite imaging that they have discovered more hidden ruins. 

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It really is amazing

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