Ancient Nepal Buddha art found
Pic thanks to the BBC
The archaelogical world is abuzz with amazing artifacts dating back to the 12th century. It will shed some light on questions long asked.
Labeled a treasure trove, it comprises paintings of Buddha detailing his life in 55 murals. It was originally discovered by a local sheep herder in a cave in a remote area of Nepal’s north-central region. 250km (160 miles) northwest of Kathmandu. “What we found is fantastically rich in culture and heritage and goes to the 12th century or earlier,” American writer and conservationist Broughton Coburn told the AP news agency.
It is an exciting find: a glimpse into the past. Some believe Buddha was born in Nepal.
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