via CTV News, 22 November 2023: The Royal Alberta Museum is set to host the “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia” exhibition in February 2024, offering a rare glimpse into one of the world’s greatest empires from the ninth to the 15th century. This exhibition, held in collaboration with Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, will display 120 artifacts, including miniatures, sculptures, and precious metal objects. It is a first-of-its-kind event, with many exhibits touring for the first time, and aims to deepen the understanding of Angkor’s history and the Khmer civilization.
Albertans will get the chance to travel back in time next year as the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) unveils new feature exhibition Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia.
Angkor was one of the world’s greatest empires between the ninth and 15th centuries.
“Enormous monuments and structures towered over a sprawling city, home to a complex society of craftsmen, ruling class members and a specialized priesthood,” RAM said in a Tuesday news release.
“Despite captivating researchers for over a century, experts are still uncovering the secrets of Angkor thanks to new advances in science and archaeology.”
Source: Royal Alberta Museum to welcome new exhibition in 2024 | CTV News
