The Forgotten Temple of Banteay Chhmar
Deep in the jungle of Cambodia lies a jewel from the Khmer Empire: the temple of Banteay Chhmar. Half devoured by plants and long forgotten by most people, the 800-year-old complex is being rediscovered, slowly. The village community of Banteay Chhmar is taking charge. Far from the well-trodden tourist trails, the rice farmers of this small village are trying an experiment unknown in Cambodia: with almost no outside help, they are fighting to preserve and restore their temple using nothing but their own strength.
Release Date: 2021-09-12
Official website: https://www.dw.com/en/the-forgotten-temple-of-banteay-chhmar/av-60071819
Sunetra Sarker
Narrator