12th-Century Canal Network Discovered Beneath Cambodia's Royal Palace at Angkor Thom
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12th-Century Canal Network Discovered Beneath Cambodia's Royal Palace at Angkor Thom
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Under some of the world's most iconic historical sites, archaeologists continue to uncover amazing secrets. In the ancient city of Angkor Thom, in Cambodia, an extensive network of canals dating back 12 centuries has been found under the area of the royal palace. The discovery provides important clues on the everyday life, urban planning and engineering techniques of the Khmer Empire. It also illustrates the use of sophisticated water-management systems in the support of one of the largest and most sophisticated medieval cities.