Ashley Thompson
Ashley Thompson is a professor of Southeast Asian art at Soas University of London, who has expressed concern over the potential cultural loss faced by Bagan following recent earthquakes, while also acknowledging the site's role in providing hope and a sense of history to the local population amid ongoing political violence.
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Hungary:
Ashley Thompson is the spokesperson for Google who did not confirm the changes to the classic button.
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Denmark:
Professor Ashley Thompson emphasizes the spiritual significance of the artifacts to believers.
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United States:
Ashley Thompson is a professor at SOAS, University of London, specializing in Southeast Asian Buddhist art.
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United Kingdom:
Ashley Thompson, of Soas University of London, and curator Conan Cheong, both experts in Southeast Asian art, have more questions.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Ashley Thompson, of Soas University of London, claimed the auction raised ethical concerns about the ownership of treasures 'wrongfully acquired during the colonial era'.
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United Kingdom:
Ashley Thompson is a professor of south-east Asian art at Soas who discussed the cultural significance of Bagan amidst political violence.
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