Archaeology
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- Wikipedia - Buddhas of Bamyan
- Encyclopedic entry on the two monumental statues of standing Buddhas carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley of central Afghanistan.
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- BBC - Talks Over Bamiyan Buddhas' Future
- Article on plans to preserve the remains of the great Buddhas of Bamiyan, destroyed by the Afghan Taleban in 2001. (November 21, 2002)
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- Relic raiders steal 4 statues
- From , at least four statues and other priceless antiques, found in the recently discovered Shiva temple that was built in 1213 AD, at Pirapat village in Khaloo Upazila reportedly went missing. (May 15, 2005)
- 624
- Archaeologist stirs storm with ‘ancient city’ claim
- A professor of archaeology at the Jahangirnagar University has stirred a controversy with misleading claims about and unauthorised excavation at an archaeological site. (March 28, 2005)
- 625
- Scientists Dig Out 2,450-year-old Civilization in Bangladesh
- From the People's Daily, a group of Bangladeshi scientists dug out an ancient road in northern Narsingdi, 50 km northeast of the capital Dhaka, suggesting 2,450-year-old civilization which redefines the history of eastern India. (April 11, 2004)
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- Archaeology in the Kingdom of Bhutan
- Description of the first scientific archaeological investigation in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Excavations carried out at Batpalathang by a Swiss team. Includes: field reports, photos, maps, and contact information.
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- Sultan's Lost Treasure
- Looks at a French-led expedition to recover thousands of porcelain objects and other artifacts from a 14th century Chinese shipwreck off the coast of Brunei.
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- Despite War, Cambodians Protect their National Treasures
- The war that swept Cambodia during the past two decades has left its best-known temples and monuments virtually untouched.
- 630
- Sydney Morning Herald - Ancient temple discovered in jungle
- A previously unknown temple is found in the middle of the Cambodian jungle, constructed in dedication to Brahmin beliefs in the ninth or tenth century. (May 06, 2003)
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- 9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China
- A press release from Brookhaven National Laboratory detailing a set of very early Chinese flutes.
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- Chinese Archaic Jade
- Jade best exemplifies the essential aspects of Chinese culture and aesthetic appreciation.
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- Cliff Inscriptions: Messages from the Past
- Many cliff inscriptions of 1,700 years old have been found in the Three Gorges area on the Yangtze River.
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- Experts Hail 'Major Archaeological Discovery' in China
- Brief news article in People's Daily describes the excavation of bronze ware in a Shanxi Province village.
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- Exploring Ancient Salt Production Sites in China
- From Backdirt, Joint Project by UCLA and Peking University traces the origins of this early commodity.
- 636
- Mysterious Mummies of China
- Articles at NOVA Online giving further information on the 3000 year old Tarum Mummies.
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- Chinese Made First Use of Diamond
- From the BBC, Stone Age craftsmen in China were polishing objects using diamond 2,000 years before anyone else had the same idea. (May 17, 2005)