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Guardian statue found at Angkor Wat – The History Blog (masto.ai)

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Guardian statue found at Angkor Wat – The History Blog
http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/71104

"Guardian statues, known as dvarapala from the Sanskrit words for “gate” and “guard”, were protective figures located at doors and gates in Hindu and Buddhist temples as well as royal palaces throughout southeast Asia. They were depicted as armed warriors, and in Cambodia usually stood with their hands on a large club pointed downward to the ground."

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