#Bukit Choras

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[Podcast] Buddhist Temple Uncovered At Bukit Choras Archaeological Site

via BFM, 03 October 2023: Interview with Dr. Nasha Rodziadi Khaw on the recent excavations at Bukit Choras in Kedah and their archaeological context in the Bujang Valley.

via BFM, 03 October 2023: Interview with Dr. Nasha Rodziadi Khaw on the recent excavations at Bukit Choras in Kedah and their archaeological context in the Bujang Valley. The latest discovery of a Buddhist temple structure and statues at the Bukit Choras Archaeological Site in Yan, Kedah, has been an exciting one as archaeologists say that it could date back to the 8th or 9th century AD, more…

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🇧🇷 Mandando aquela selfie 🤳 pra não perder o costume. Haha Cara sonolenta, com suco de dragon fruit ( qual o nome disso em português? 🤔) e selfie tosca da câmera frontal do cel. Hahaha Pq a pessoa não tira o pé da farofa né, cheia de foto bonita de Praia pra postar, e escolhe a selfie xexelento no café da manhã no restaurante chic. Hahaha O Bukit é muito gostoso, mas lota e o atendimento cai um pouco. Gostei de tudo que experimentei, mas o bolso chora. Haha E não peçam essa vitamina aí, apesar de linda pra foto, só tem gosto de nana e água com preço de caviar. Kkkk Indico a costela de porco e os camarões ( quando não está lotado eles vem mais gostosos) haha 😘 #bali #bukitcafe #uluwatu 🇺🇸 Searching for a cool please tô eat? This is definitely not a budget cafe, but is one of the stars of Uluwatu. It's worth the try. :) (at Bukit Cafe Bali)

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Ancient Pallava Inscription and Statues Found at Bukit Choras in Kedah

via various news sources, 22-23 September 2023: Archaeologists uncover 8th-century Pallava inscription, two statues, and Kedah's largest temple at Bukit Choras, shedding light on Srivijaya era.

via various news sources, 22-23 September 2023: An archaeological team from Universiti Sains Malaysia and the National Heritage Department has discovered two near-perfect statues, an ancient Pallava inscription, and the largest temple structure to date at the Bukit Choras Archaeological Site in Kedah, believed to be from the eighth or ninth century AD. USM CGAR senior lecturer Dr Nasha Rodziadi…

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Kedah's 1200-Year-Old Buddha Statue Rewrites History

A 7th-century Buddha statue unearthed in Kedah by USM researchers predates Angkor Wat, revealing Malaysia's ancient history. #southeastasianarchaeology #Malaysia #Kedah #BuddhaStatue

via Free Malaysia Today, 25 July 2024: A lifesize Buddha statue dating back to the 7th or 8th century CE has been discovered in Bukit Choras, Kedah, by a team led by Nasha Rodziadi Khaw of Universiti Sains Malaysia. This remarkable find includes two other incomplete statues and ancient inscriptions in Pallava script. An extraordinary archaeological find recently grabbed national headlines: a…

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[Video] Bujang Valley: The Bukit Choras discovery

Astro Awani interview with USM researcher Dr Nasha Khaw on the recent discoveries at Bukit Choras in the Bujang Valley. #southeastasianarchaeology #bukitchoras #bujangvalley #kedah

via Aliran, 13 July 2024: Astro Awani interview with USM researcher Dr Nasha Khaw on the recent discoveries at Bukit Choras in the Bujang Valley. A remarkable discovery in Malaysia’s Bujang Valley has uncovered a 1,200-year-old Buddha statue and stupa, thought to date back to the 8th or 9th Century. This find at the Bukit Choras archaeological heritage site in Yan, Kedah, may even predate the…

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Kedah Buddha Statue Discovery Provides New Insights

A 7th-century Buddha statue found at Kedah's Bukit Choras site provides insights into ancient Kedah's religious and cultural history, highlighting Southeast Asian connections. #Kedah #southeastasianarchaeology #BuddhaStatue

via Malaysia Sun, 09 July 2024: The 7th-century Buddha statue was discovered at the Bukit Choras Archaeological Heritage Site in Kedah offers valuable insights into ancient Kedah’s religious and cultural history. Found by USM’s Centre for Global Archaeological Research, the statue enhances understanding of the region’s historical significance and connections to broader Southeast Asian trade and…

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Bukit Choras Yields Life-Size Buddha Relic

USM researchers uncover a life-size Buddha statue at Bukit Choras, Kedah. The 7th-century find underscores the region's historical significance and maritime connectivity. #southeastasianarchaeology #Malaysia

via various sources, 26 June 2024: Researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia have unearthed a nearly complete life-size Buddha statue at the Bukit Choras temple in Kedah. The statue, dating back to the 7th or 8th century highlighting the historical and religious significance of the site, but also raises political undertones in Malaysia over “who” was “here” “first” and what it means for racial…

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New Finds at Bukit Choras

USM's excavation at Bukit Choras reveals Old Kedah's temple, statues, and inscriptions, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

via USM News, 04 Febrary 2024: Researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Global Archaeological Research Center have made significant findings at the Bukit Choras Archaeological Site in Yan, Kedah, uncovering parts of a temple structure, Buddha statues, inscriptions, and pottery fragments dating back 1,200 years. Article is in Bahasa Malaysia. Para penyelidik daripada Pusat Penyelidikan…