Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
Season 22
Episode 4
About the Episode
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated. On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.
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Lost Treasures of Angkor
A discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire. -
Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.0:32
