An inscription found nearby says that they were buried Jun. 22, 1013 and belong to the Buddha. It is not certain if the statues were buried along with the remains.

Photos taken over a period of days show the statue’s gradual destruction, as well as flowers and notes of support for the statue. Wallach said there’s an effort to raise $5,000 to replace the ...

The military-led government of Burma showcased a colossal statue of a sitting Buddha on Friday, set to be consecrated on August 1st, serving as a symbol of nationalism.

Buddha Statue Called Guide, Not Idol Destruction of Artifacts in Afghanistan Raises Outcry Around the World March 16, 2001 More than 24 years ago Summary By Paul Moses ...

Image courtesy of Smithsonian’s Digitalization Program Office WASHINGTON (RNS) For nearly nine decades, the Cosmic Buddha statue stood alone at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art.

The statue, found in the heart of the Yakjon-ri archaeological site, is an image of Amitābha Buddha. Ceramic and tile finds at the site confirm that the artwork dates back to the early 10th century.

Image of the 12th-century Buddha statue Metropolitan police Back in March, Lynda Albertson went to the European Fine Arts Fair in the Netherlands, on the lookout for stolen antiquities that ...