For many years, temples throughout Cambodia faced rampant looting, with their invaluable treasures being stolen, smuggled, and sold internationally. Now, the Cambodian government is determined to recover these artifacts. Celia Hatton has unique access to the efforts of Cambodian officials as they work to locate and reclaim their cherished antiquities. The journey takes us to seldom-visited temples and introduces us to former looters who now serve as state witnesses. We also delve into the story of a controversial British art collector widely believed to be central to this illicit trade. For many Cambodians, these statues are not mere stone; they are living deities that must be brought back home.
Show
Our World
Episode
S16E11
Air Date
May 27, 2022
Season 16 Episodes
S16E01
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Harvesting Turkey's Tea
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S16E09
Fixing San Francisco
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Welcome to the Metaverse
S16E11
Cambodia: Returning the Gods
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The Hunt for the Superyachts
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The Hunt for Alia
S16E19
China's Zero-Covid Trap
S16E20
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S16E21
Iran: Catching a Killer
S16E22
Fighting Putin's Propaganda
S16E23
Svalbard’s Climate Change Fight