Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire
“New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life—and mysterious collapse—of the ancient jungle city”
Uncover the lost secrets of a once-mighty empire. The city of Angkor, the seat of the great Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia for 500 years, was once the biggest city in the world. For centuries, this incredible civilization flourished, building the largest religious monument on Earth, Angkor Wat, and mastering urban engineering in a challenging landscape. But then it was mysteriously abandoned, swallowed by the jungle. Now, cutting-edge technology and new discoveries are finally revealing how this astounding empire rose to global prominence – and what likely led to its devastating collapse.
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Leif Kaldor Director · Leslea Mair Writer
United States release January 28, 2026
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English
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English
Release dates
United States · January 28, 2026
TV · PBS: NOVA, Season 53, Episode 2
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