Consider This: Bujang Valley (Part 2) — The Bukit Choras Discovery
A remarkable discovery in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley has uncovered a 1,200-year-old Buddha statue and stupa, thought to date back to the 8th or 9th century. This find at the Bukit Choras archaeological heritage site in Yan, Kedah, may even predate the renowned Angkor Wat and Borobudur. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, leader of the Bukit Choras archaeological project and senior at USM’s Centre for Global Archaeology Research.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Consider This: Bujang Valley (Part 1) — The Bukit Choras Discovery
A remarkable discovery in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley has uncovered a 1,200-year-old Buddha statue and stupa, thought to date back to the 8th or 9th century. This find at the Bukit Choras archaeological heritage site in Yan, Kedah, may even predate the renowned Angkor Wat and Borobudur. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Nasha Rodziadi Khaw, leader of the Bukit Choras archaeological project and senior at USM’s Centre for Global Archaeology Research.
Thu Jul 11 2024
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Bolsonaro stays silent in police probe of undeclared Saudi, Bahrain jewelry gifts
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Fri Sep 01 2023
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Fri Aug 25 2023
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Italy hails 'exceptional' discovery of ancient bronze statues in Tuscany
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Wed Nov 09 2022
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Wed Jun 08 2022
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Archaeologists uncover trove of ancient Egyptian mummies
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Tue May 31 2022
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Wed May 25 2022
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Art sleuth returns statue to France almost 50 years after heist
A Dutch art detective has returned a rare Roman statue that was considered one of France's most important treasures to the museum.
Sun Feb 06 2022
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NBA: Statue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary
Sculptor Dan Medina was on hand to greet fans who made the 1.3-mile (2.1-km) hike to pay their respects to the sports legend.
Thu Jan 27 2022
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Mon Jan 24 2022
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Temple committee member charged with CBT involving deity statue
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Wed Oct 06 2021
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Sat Jul 24 2021
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Britain's William and Harry put feud aside to unveil Princess Diana statue
William and Harry unveiled a statue to their late mother Princess Diana on what would have been her 60th birthday.
Fri Jul 02 2021
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Wed Jun 30 2021