The twilight of civilisations: Angkor, the swallowed city

Angkor, capital of the Khmer Empire and the largest city in the world in the 13th century, was rediscovered by the French in the 19th century. They encountered an abandoned city whose fascinating ruins continue to move us today. Right now, scientists of every nationality continue trying to reveal the mystery behind the vanishing of this civilisation that dominated the region for centuries. Its water network was the key to the power of its rule, but was also its Achilles’ heel.

Technical details

  • Period - Culture: Asian Cultures
  • Year: 2012
  • Duration: 52 minutos
  • Country of production: Francia
  • Territory: Camboya
  • Language: Francés
  • Direction: Gherdane, Saleha
  • Production: ARTE France
  • FICAB edition: FICAB XIII (2013)