Was the Buddha head in Chicago stolen?
While traveling in Southeast Asia, you'll most likely encounter headless Buddha statues, especially at the world's three major Buddhist heritage sites: Cambodia's Angkor Wat, Indonesia's Borobudur, and Ayutthaya, the second dynasty of Thailand.
One might wonder why these revered Buddha statues are often found in this condition. While each country has its distinct historical reasons, there are generally four main causes.