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Archaeological Updates: Stollen ancient sculpture returned to Nepal
The Jerusalem Post stated, “The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) announced on Monday [Mar. 3,] that it is returning a ...
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Art Institute of Chicago returns ancient Nepali sculpture after researchers learned it had been stolen
"Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda" had been on display at the museum since 1997. Researchers discovered the ...
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Buddha Purnima • Lord Buddha's Birthday, Enlightenment & Death
Not only this, the festivities of Buddha Purnima can also be witnessed in the neighbouring countries of Nepal and Sri Lanka. On the day of Buddha Purnima, the followers of Buddhists sects visit ...
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Art Institute of Chicago to return 12th-century Buddha sculpture to Nepal
On 3 March, the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) announced the initiation of a voluntary repatriation to Nepal. The 12th-century artefact in question, a “significant sculpture” dubbed Buddha ...
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Researchers Discover Two-Foot-Tall Buddha Statue, Shed Light on Trade Route Connecting Roman Empire to Ancient World
provided proof of trade between ancient Rome and India. The sculpture depicted Siddhartha Gautama, who lived around 2,550 years ago in South Asia and became known as the Buddha or the ...