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A large stone sculpture dating to the 7th century has been discovered near the Wat Phu complex of Southern Laos. The nature of the artefact is uncertain, but from the description of the shape it sounds like a lintel.
Pre-Angkorian archaeological treasure sees light in southern Laos
Xinhua, 18 March 2015
A large 7th century artifact described as one of the most significant archaeological items ever found in Laos has been unearthed at a world heritage site in the country’s south, local media reported Wednesday.
The discovery was made during archaeological excavations at Phou Kao, a mountain site associated with the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Vat Phou complex in the southern province of Champassak, state-run media Vientiane Times reported.
The piece, featuring carvings of figures from Hindu mythology, measures 2.2 meters by 90 centimeters wide.
The 22-cm-thick sculpture was located under a 20-cm layer of debris
Full story here.
Sculpture attributed to which deity?
Doesn’t say, which is the puzzling thing. Don’t know who’s been working there either.
Is there an update or more detail?