- Under cover of darkness, an object of Don Yai Thong in Phetchaburi was found with two gold statues nearby, each weighing 2,000 years.
- One of the pieces is said to have been damaged by writing from Bhrami; the discovery of the inscription was “pusarakhitasa”.
- The find will be kept secret for now, while the details will be published.
In the early hours of Thailand time on the day, a new archaeological object was found near two gold statues weighing 2,000 years, according to subsequent reports.
The statues were discovered as a result of archaeological excavations at the site of Don Yai Thong in Phetchaburi province, and Thailand’s Department of Fine Arts said it had been found.
One of the statues, found in the fourth layer, was intact, while the other was damaged by the writing of Bhrami — the one protected by Pushya. According to the inscription, the writing on the statue is “the one protected by Pushya.” The inscription also indicates that Pushya is one of the nine protected zodiac constellations.
Another statue, viewed from the same layer, was found without any inscriptions. Experts believe that the gold statue might be made of the Vaishyas.
The archaeological object Don Yai Thong was discovered by 130 kilometers (80 miles) from Bangkok. It is believed that in ancient times, the site was used for writing inscriptions, which were found in bronze statues.
Museum experts say the site is located in Thailand, which dates back to the Iron Age. The materials found there suggest that the period could be from 1,500 to 2,500 years ago.
Archaeologists believe that while bronze statues were created, the gold statues were likely made by the same makers. According to the Department of Fine Arts, the statues will be kept secret for now, and the details will be published.