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Cambodia: Behind the discovery of a new Khmer city

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Cambodia: Behind the discovery of a new Khmer city

A jungle-clad royal city, once the subject of local legend and with links to Angkor Wat, was recently identified to much excitement in Cambodia. Stéphane de Greef tells us about his part in mapping the ruins...

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LIDAR archaeology shines light on Ancient Sites

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LIDAR archaeology shines light on Ancient Sites

Airborne laser scanning has revealed the remnants of a vast urban structure in the vicinity of Angkor Wat, a famous temple in Cambodia...

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