Cambodian lost city: Laser scan found city
Cambodian lost city, A Cambodian lost city has been further uncovered by laser scans. On June 18, NBC News
reported that the city of Mahendraparvata appears to be "more
extensive" than what researchers previously believed. Mahendraparvata is
about 25 miles north of Angkor Wat and is an underground city that has a
lot more to it than one might imagine.
"We're talking about a city that is more than 1,000 years old and is all underground. If you didn't know, you might think it's natural," said Stephane De Greefe, the archaeological project's lead cartographer.
The Cambodian lost city existed thousands of years ago but still has some rich history in its ruins. According to the report, archaeologists have set up these special laser scans that have uncovered some amazing findings including possible burial sites, and traces of canals and roads. So why did this city that was so rich in culture fade away over the years?
"One theory we are looking at is that the severe environmental impact of deforestation and the dependence on water management led to the demise of the civilization. Perhaps it became too successful to the point of becoming unmanageable," explained archaeologist Damian Evans.
The lost Cambodian city is still being researched but the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" is going to provide more details about the incredible discovery.
"We're talking about a city that is more than 1,000 years old and is all underground. If you didn't know, you might think it's natural," said Stephane De Greefe, the archaeological project's lead cartographer.
The Cambodian lost city existed thousands of years ago but still has some rich history in its ruins. According to the report, archaeologists have set up these special laser scans that have uncovered some amazing findings including possible burial sites, and traces of canals and roads. So why did this city that was so rich in culture fade away over the years?
"One theory we are looking at is that the severe environmental impact of deforestation and the dependence on water management led to the demise of the civilization. Perhaps it became too successful to the point of becoming unmanageable," explained archaeologist Damian Evans.
The lost Cambodian city is still being researched but the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" is going to provide more details about the incredible discovery.
