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Ancient 'Dancing Shiva' Statue Restored, Set for Tourism Boost

3/19/2026

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On March 18, Cambodia unveiled the 1,000-year-old "Dancing Shiva" statue at the Angkor Conservation Centre in Siem Reap after a five-year restoration.
The sculpture weighs seven tonnes.
It was broken into more than 10,000 fragments during the civil war.
The culture ministry says the restoration embodies Cambodia's heritage commitment.
Officials plan to return the statue to Koh Ker to boost tourism.

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On March 18, Cambodia unveiled the 1,000-year-old "Dancing Shiva" statue at the Angkor Conservation Centre in Siem Reap after a five-year restoration.
The sculpture weighs seven tonnes.
It was broken into more than 10,000 fragments during the civil war.
The culture ministry says the restoration embodies Cambodia's heritage commitment.
Officials plan to return the statue to Koh Ker to boost tourism.