Two ancient sandstone artefacts believed to have been stolen from Thailand during the Vietnam War were unveiled at a Bangkok museum, greeted with a fanfare of traditional dancers and an elaborate worship ceremony.
The temple support beams – which were returned on Friday – boast exquisite carvings of the Hindu deities Indra and Yama that date back to the late 10th or 11th century.
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