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SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold

Buddhist statue in Savannakhet.
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Buddhist statue in Savannakhet.

Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Dec. 1 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated.

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold

On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.

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A camera operator films the gold box artifact.
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A camera operator films the gold box artifact.

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Credits: Produced by NHNZ Worldwide in association with National Geographic, The WNET Group, ARTE France, and SBS Australia. Narrated by Jay O. Sanders. Producer & Director is Candida Hill. Executive Producers for NHNZ are Ben Lawrie and Sue Woodfield. Executive Producer for National Geographic is Sarah Peat. For SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Benjamin Phelps is supervising producer; Stephanie Carter is executive producer; Stephen Segaller is executive in charge.

Camera operator Mikaēl Rouca assesses one of the treasures.
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Camera operator Mikaēl Rouca assesses one of the treasures.