Tag: temples
Remains of illegally imported Cambodian temples found in auction house
The “monumental” piece weighs “nearly 300 kg”. Lyon customs on Monday handed over to the Cambodian authorities a bas-relief, made up of five sandstone elements, from a Khmer temple. Probably…
Temples, chapel, station… These other constructions (famous or not) moved like the war memorial
It is “the most improbable scenario at the start” which is to take place on Thursday August 31 in Toulouse: the famous monument to the dead of the Pink City,…
Video: Holiday in Thailand: 100,000 candles make temples glow
Makha Bucha is an important holiday in Thailand. It is meant to commemorate the gathering of Buddha’s disciples who came together to hear him preach. Makha Bucha is an important…
Animals: Penguin swallowed glasses temples – on the mend
Animals Penguin swallowed eyeglass temples – on the mend A Humboldt penguin in the Frankfurt Zoo (symbol image). photo © Boris Roessler/dpa “Posi” was probably too hungry after all: the…
Cambodia: Through the Temples of Angkor – Journey
It’s best to get straight into the fray: rent a bike or, because it’s quite a long way from Siem Reap to Angkor, a moped. And then you stand there…
Thailand: Drug tests in Buddhist temples are positive – all monks on withdrawal
Thailand Drug tests in Thai Buddhist temple are positive – all monks sent to rehab A temple in Thailand (icon image). Drugs have now been found in monks in another…
Centuries later, researchers discover ancient temples in Italy
Monument to Great Sea Battle Researchers discover 2,500-year-old ancient temple in southern Italy The remains of the temple from antiquity are about 2500 years old and were apparently the memorial…