“Cambodia unveils ancient Dancing Shiva statue restored from 10,000 fragmented pieces”, Ftn News, March 24, 2026

“A massive, 1,000-year-old “Dancing Shiva” statue which was broken into more than 10,000 fragments decades ago, has been successfully restored in Cambodia, the culture ministry said.

The 5m and seven-ton sculpture was carved from a single block of sandstone – with 10 arms and five faces – dates back to the 10th century from the site of an ancient capital of the Khmer empire, Koh Ker. The temple ruins of Koh Ker in northern Cambodia were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.

The statue was officially unveiled, on 18 March 18 at its temporary home at the Angkor Conservation Centre in Siem Reap, home of the renowned Angkor Wat heritage site. The ministry said the statue represents an extraordinary artistic and technical achievement, and it will be eventually returned to its original location at Koh Ker Temple, where it can help to attract more visitors to the historic site……”

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