Treasure Seekers — Season 1, Episode 4: Glories of Angkor Wat
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
In 1858, a young French naturalist, Henri Mouhot, set out to discover new animal species in Southeast Asia. Instead, he stumbled on the lost city of Angkor. Uncovering temple after temple hidden by jungle, Mouhot wrote a stirring account of Asia's most bewitching and romantic ruins, sparking an explosion of interest around the world.
About Treasure Seekers
This is a tale of hidden treasure and the scientific shaping of our past, told through the stories of the adventures and discoveries of great archaeologists.