Challenges remain to ensure the preservation of Myanmar’s Buddhist heritage

Pieces likely stolen by the Taliban will first go on display in London

Believed to be 19th century devotional items for making merit

Manuscripts could be key to understanding the origins of Mahayana Buddhism

Sculpture features characteristics typical of Kaikei's work

Find suggests habitation of high-altitude regions occurred at least 160,000 years ago

Ancient Buddhist monument commissioned in 639 CE

Rare volume one of only three in existance

Settlement links the religious sites of the region with the ancient town of Vadnagar

Caves in a decrepit state due to harsh climate and unregulated tourism