LiDAR survey of the Greater Angkor region reveals a vast urban landscape with complex water management infrastructure extending far beyond the visible temp
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LiDAR survey of the Greater Angkor region reveals a vast urban landscape with complex water management infrastructure extending far beyond the visible temple complexes. The data demonstrate that medieval Angkor was one of the most extensive pre-industrial urban centers in human history, with a sophisticated hydraulic network of canals, reservoirs, and rice paddies supporting a population of...
Published in Journal of Archaeological Science (2013), this peer-reviewed paper contributes to scholarly understanding of ancient civilizations and archaeological methodology. Read the full abstract, explore citation details, and discover connections to related research, sites, and theories on Ancient Origins Explorer.