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Archeologists have uncovered hidden details of the vast urban structure in the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia. Using airborne laser scanning, called Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), they have been able to penetrate the dense tropical vegetation that now over runs the complex. The study has revealed new canals, temples, and still unidentified manmade features. This confirms theories that Angkor Wat was at the center of a large metropolitan area that house many thousands of people. LIDAR technology is being used to uncover many new details in archeological sites worldwide. It is also used in geo-hazard mapping.
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