Lost Temples of Cambodia
★ 6 · 2024 · Documentary
Across Cambodia, archaeologist Pauline Carroll meets the experts piecing together the mysteries of the ancient Khmer civilization
Episodes
1. Angkor Wat47m · Pauline visits Angkor, once the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire and home to Angkor Wat - the world's largest temple.
2. Angkor to Banteay Chhmar47m · Pauline learns all about the incredible Jayavarman VII, the Khmer Empire's greatest king, and the world's first free national health service.
3. Banteay Toap to Angkor47m · Pauline explores fascinating new discoveries from the ancient Khmer Empire and speculates on how this once great civilisation finally fell into declineMore Like This
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