Work in the UNESCO World Heritage Site will restore damage from 2016 earthquake

Ancient Buddhist monument commissioned in 639 CE

Monk to hold talks on restoration of ancient Buddhist temple in North Korea

Critics say restoration has altered original features of iconic stupa

Stone hewers re-carving ancient figures

Sculpture believed to date to the 2nd century BCE

Venerated teacher remembered

Shad Tchup Ling in the Northern Urals faces demolition deadline

Carving considered to be one of the finest examples of Gandharan art

Buddhists in Nepal overjoyed at symbolic restoration of iconic monument

Stupa to reopen to the public with a Buddhist ceremony later this month

Using innovation to repair environmental degradation

Rare artwork to be displayed in special exhibition before returning to Korea

Iconic Japanese painting on public display for the first time in 25 years