Shepherd Leads Archaeologists to Buddha Treasure Trove

Above is a picture of one of 55 murals found in a cave complex in Nepal. These stunning murals depict the life of Buddha. The shepherd actually made the discovery decades ago when sheltering in the caves during a storm. But he only recently realized their importance when mentioning them to a scientist in the area.

"What we found is fantastically rich in culture and heritage and goes to the 12th century or earlier," U.S. writer and conservationist Broughton Coburn told the Associated Press.

Included among the sprawling complex are manuscripts written in Tibetan, pre-Christian artifacts, pottery shards, and a number of smaller paintings.

The above photo and information are from National Geographic Website.