Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire Preview
Preview: Season 53 Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life—and mysterious collapse—of the ancient jungle city.
Deep in the Cambodian jungle lie the ruins of Angkor, a marvel of urban engineering and seat of the once-mighty Khmer Empire. New discoveries are revealing how this ancient metropolis was built – and what likely led to its devastating collapse.
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Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire Preview
Preview: Season 53 Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Deep in the Cambodian jungle lie the ruins of Angkor, a marvel of urban engineering and seat of the once-mighty Khmer Empire. New discoveries are revealing how this ancient metropolis was built – and what likely led to its devastating collapse.
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