Angkor: Land of the Gods

Buddhists, Hindus, and hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the globe flock to Cambodia every year to experience the grandeur of Angkor. Its famous temples were built over the span of five centuries by the rulers of the Khmer Empire, and endure today as one of Earth's greatest archaeological wonders. We peel away the myth and legend to uncover the hidden story behind the creation of this ancient city.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Angkor: Land of the Gods
First Air Date	February 9, 2013
Last Air Date	February 9, 2013
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	46min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies	Smithsonian Productions Smithsonian Channel
Networks	Smithsonian Channel

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Throne of Power

The most spectacular architectural wonders in Cambodia's ancient city of Angkor were built after its darkest days. Journey with us as we trace the rise of Jayavarman VII who, after being exiled, became king of the Khmer Empire following his defeat of the Champa kingdom. See how the sprawling city complex of Angkor Thom grew under his rule to support the vibrant and thriving Khmer civilization. Witness the palaces and temples he built, as they first appeared hundreds of years ago, before time and nature took its toll on this once great city.

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