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Bukit Choras: a glimpse into social fabric of ancient Kedah – Part 1

Recent Buddha statues found in Lembah Bujang sheds light on Malaysian history, particularly on old beliefs, piece of puzzle on country’s past

Nearly intact Buddha statue predating Angkor Wat among hidden gems unearthed at Bukit Choras

Other findings include two headless statues, Sanskrit stone inscriptions, pottery, and metal objects showing area’s significance as a religious site back then, Motac sec-gen says

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