The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia has fascinated scholars and
visitors alike since its rediscovery in the mid-19th century. All
are wonderstruck by the beauty and multiplicity of the sculptures
that adorn its temples and structures and are overwhelmed by the
sheer size of Angkor. There is nothing to equal it in the
archaeological world. A great deal was already known about the
history of Angkor and the brilliant Khmer civilization that built
it thanks to pioneering work by archaeologists and scholars, but
our knowledge has now been completely revolutionized by
cutting-edge technology. Airborne laser scanning (LiDAR) has
revealed entire cities that were previously unknown and a complex
urban landscape with highways and waterways, profoundly
transforming our interpretations of the development and supposed
decline of Angkor. In this comprehensively updated edition of
Angkor and the Khmer Civilization, respected archaeologist Michael
Coe is joined by Damian Evans, who led this remarkable programme of
scientific exploration, to present for the first time in book form
the results and implications of these ground-breaking discoveries
that are rewriting history.
General
Imprint: |
Thames and Hudson
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2018 |
Authors: |
Michael D. Coe
• Damian Evans
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Dimensions: |
234 x 153 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
304 |
Edition: |
Second edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-500-05210-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
LSN: |
0-500-05210-7 |
Barcode: |
9780500052105 |
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