via Khmer Times, 15 January 2024: The Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum in Siem Reap is set to dazzle visitors with an exhibition of 6,956 semi-precious stones, including amethyst, citrine, and crystal, unearthed from Kandal Sras Srang temple. Discovered by Apsara National Authority archaeologists in 2020, this permanent display aims to enlighten the public on Cambodian history and culture.
The Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum in Siem Reap is set to exhibit 6,956 semi-precious crystal stones and other artefacts unearthed from recent excavations.The new exhibition opens to the public tomorrow.Archaeologists from the Apsara National Authority discovered the artefacts during excavations at the Kandal Sras Srong temple in 2020.Kun Phally, director of the Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum said, “the 6,956 semi-precious stones will be permanently displayed in the museum gallery.”Acco
Source: Exhibition of semi-precious stones opens – Khmer Times
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