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Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold

Season 22 Episode 4 | 55m 15s

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.

Aired: 11/19/24 | Expires: 12/18/24
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