Lost Temples of Cambodia
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202447 minRunning

Lost Temples of Cambodia

Network:Channel 4

Previous Episode

S01E03 - "Banteay Toap to Angkor"

Aired on Feb 17, 2024, 8:10 PM

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Description

Across Cambodia, archaeologist Pauline Carroll meets the experts piecing together the mysteries of the ancient Khmer civilization.

Details

Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
47 min
Premiered
February 17, 2024
Schedule
Saturday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

Angkor Wat

In the first episode, Pauline visits Angkor, once the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire and home to the world's largest temple, Angkor Wat. Pauline also travels to the remote jungle where Angkor's predecessor, the former capital of Mahendraparvata, has been located, to discover more about the roots of this great empire.

Feb 17, 2024

47 min

Angkor to Banteay Chmar

Pauline Carroll learns about the Khmer empire's greatest king, Jayavarman VII, following his military victories, unprecedented building projects, and how he shifted the state religion from Hinduism to Buddhism. Pauline also learns that he established the world's first free national health service. She visits Jayavarman VII's second city, a lesser known and mysterious site that is still being uncovered.

Feb 17, 2024

47 min

Banteay Toap to Angkor

Pauline explores fascinating new discoveries from the ancient Khmer Empire and speculates on how this once great civilisation finally fell into decline 

Feb 17, 2024

47 min

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