It’s not surprising that Southeast Asia is home to countless ancient Buddha statues, but when one of those statues contains a mummified monk, that is certainly a surprise.
X-Rays of Buddhist Statue Reveal Mummified Monk
The monk may have even mummified himself.
Feb 23, 2015 7:51 PMMay 24, 2020 2:27 AM
(Courtesy: Drents Museum)
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