PHNOM PENH, March 17 - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has unveiled a collection of ancient jewelry from the Angkorian period that has recently returned to Cambodia. After living in England for decades They demanded the return of treasures that had been lost to Cambodia for a long time.

Golden crowns, necklaces and various charms It is part of the jewelry of the Angkor period. From the 9th to 14th centuries when the Khmer Empire was in power in Southeast Asia. Cambodia's Ministry of Culture said These assets are invaluable cultural heritage. It is expected to be displayed at the National Museum.

Hun Sen said during the unveiling of these artifacts that He called on museums, institutions and collectors of Khmer art. Continue to voluntarily return these treasures to Cambodia. He stated that items of national heritage should be returned to the country of origin.

last month The Ministry of Culture has returned 77 artifacts from the family of British art dealer Douglas Latchford, and a 10th-century statue recovered from the United States is on display today. Thousands of antiques and works of art were stolen from Cambodia during the turmoil and war of genocide in the latter decade. 1970.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency