The Buddha figurines that were dug up during an UXO clearance operation in Xieng Khuang province. (Photo: Tadam Ctls)
Vientiane (VNA) – A total of 51 Buddha figurines havebeen recently discovered in the Lao northern province of Xieng Khuang, reportedthe Vientiane Times.
They were found in Kherng village, Phoukoud district when anunexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance team was digging ground in the area on April 2, it said.
Deputy head of the provincial Information, Culture and TourismDepartment Phetsamone Souliyaseng said that the small statues had been placed inthe Kherng village office for safe keeping, and they are being closelyguarded.
No precise facts about the age and origin of the figurinesare known, but authorities believe they could date back several hundred years.
Officials from the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture andTourism are scheduled to go to Xieng Khuang province on April 8-9 to inspectthe statues, Phetsamone said.
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The Buddha figurines that were dug up during an UXO clearance operation in Xieng Khuang province. (Photo: Tadam Ctls) 
