Ancient artefacts given to Apsara

Pieces of statues and stone sculptures found by Preah Intep pagoda chief monk, Sem Sam, were handed over to the Apsara Authority yesterday to ensure their protection for future generations. Apsara Authority spokesman Long Kosal said that he received 41 pieces of statues and stone sculptures after they had been temporarily stored in Preah Intep pagoda in the southeast corner of Bayon temple.

He added that some of the statues were of the Bayon style from the late 12th to early 13th centuries, and some were of the medieval style from the 15th or 16th centuries. “The Apsara Authority will assemble the pieces to get a clearer image of the sculptures,” he said.

Venerable Sam said that these 41 pieces of sculptures were scattered around the pagoda and around the back of Preah Intep temple fence. In order to keep the pieces safe, he stored them in the warehouse on the south side of the pagoda.

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