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Sao Dhammasami (Researcher) emailed Dr. Ashin Nyanissara (Sitagu Sayadawgyi) about preserving and testing Buddha tooth relics, receiving a phone call in response.  Research and Data Collection at the British Museum Did Dr. Ashin Nyanissara visit the British Museum in England for the purpose of researching and collecting data related to the Buddha Tooth Relics? If so, what were the specific objectives and outcomes of his visit? Acquisition of Relics from Ancient Sites Did Dr. Ashin Nyanissara bring Buddha Tooth Relics, along with bone relics, ashes, hair, and robes, from ancient stupas in regions such as Afghanistan and Pakistan (formerly part of India)? If so, how were these relics identified and authenticated before being preserved at Sitagu Sayadawgyi’s temple? DNA and Carbon-14 Testing Did Dr. Ashin Nyanissara arrange for DNA and Carbon-14 testing of the Buddha Tooth Relics in England? What was the purpose of conducting these tests, and which institutions were involved in the p...