Today, Angkor is one of the largest and most magnificent archaeological sites in the world but the cultural heritage of the ancient Khmer empire has become the target of largescale art thefts, with military personnel involved. This documentary, filmed in Cambodia and Thailand, investigates the illegal trade in coveted Khmer artifacts and the steps being taken to try to stop it.

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Khmer ornamentation or Kbach (in Khmer) is an important decorative element widely used in Khmer artifacts and architecture throughout Cambodia. Ornamentation is arguably the triumph of Khmer art, a pillar of Khmer civilization.

Original title Angkor For Sale? Art Theft in Cambodia
Directed by Adrian Maben, 1997.

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