Ancient Buddha images unearthed in Khammuan
KHAMMUAN, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Local residents have found about 60 ancient Buddha images in Tham Phapheenoy cave near Khamphalaeng village in Mahaxay district, Khammuan province, which authorities estimate to be hundreds of years old.
An official at the Mahaxay district Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Kaikeo Bounmany, told Vientiane Times the Buddha images were made of Mansonia gagie (a fragrant wood similar to sandalwood).
Siladda Souliyong
