Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:Archaeologists in Thailand uncovered 33 ancient gold, silver, and bronze treasures beneath a 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha statue. They found rare repoussé metal sheets depicting Buddha and intricate artistry, showcasing Dvaravati-era craftsmanship and ritual offerings. Inside that container were 33 ancient ornaments of gold, silver, and bronze, according to a translated statement from Thailand’s Fine Arts Department. One such discovery—a rectangular sheet of gold about three inches by five inches in size—depicts a seated Buddha in the pose of a teacher. Related Story Experts Just Completed an Ancient Buddha StatueThe third piece is comprised of stacked metal sheets crammed inside packed clay, with cement between the metal.