The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found a Shiva Lingam dating back to the 9th century during restoration work at Vietnam’s Cham temple complex.
- External affairs minister of India Shri S Jaishankar announced this on Twitter on May 27, 2020.
- It is a monolithic structure with decorative patterns of very exquisite cultural value. Six other Shiva Lingams were found earlier in the My Son temple complex. But the latest find is believed to be the most magnificent.
- The Cham temple complex is a part of the UNESCO world heritage site of My Son in Quang Nam province of Vietnam.
- It was built in the 9th century AD during the reign of King Indravarman II along with the famous Dong Duong Buddhist monastery in the same region.
- A four-member ASI team is engaged in the fourth season of restoration and conservation work at My Son.
