Archaeologists scan the jungles of Southeast Asia to uncover the rise and fall of the medieval Khmer empire.
Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples. A dirt bike mission to a mountain city holds clues to the origins of the empire and in Laos, ground penetrating radar reveals how kings take new territory. The team use drones to explore one of the world’s largest ancient water systems. Monsoon floods threaten the hunt for a lost mega-quarry. While hidden battle carvings and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the awesome power of the Khmer military.
Laser surveys lead the team to undiscovered jungle temples. A dirt bike mission to a mountain city holds clues to the origins of the empire and in Laos, ground penetrating radar reveals how kings take new territory. Could a huge jungle pyramid also expose the makings of a mysterious cult?
The team use drones to explore one of the world’s largest ancient water systems. Monsoon floods almost thwart the hunt for a lost mega-quarry, and ancient weapons, hidden battle carvings and traces of a colossal iron industry reveal the truth behind the awesome power of the Khmer military.
| Series Producer & Director | Sam Mortimore |
| Executive Producers | Mark Bridge , Carlo Massarella |
| Editors | Tim Moss , Stephen Prince |
| Edit Producer | Robert Elliott |
| DV Director | Simon Chmiewliski |
| Production Secretary | Nathan Chapple |
| Production Managers | Felicity Chapple , Michelle Cullen , Clare Crossley |
| Production Executive | Ian Douglas |
| CG Researcher | Mario Terzoli |
| CG Producer | Matthew Chancellor |