http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/ The temple complex of Angkor is one of the most important buildings in the world, but the elements and environmental pollution have taken their toll on this architectural legacy of the Khmer culture. In a race against time, researchers are working one stone at a time to rescue the temple dancers and wall reliefs from decay. As we accompany them, we also learn about Cambodian history and culture. en Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/ http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/bilder/logo_dfg_sciencetv_rss.gif http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - A delegation from the German Bundestag visits the world-famous temple complex with the German ambassador to Cambodia. Long Nari leads them through the temple.... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-07-01 A delegation from the German Bundestag visits the world-famous temple complex with the German ambassador to Cambodia. Long Nari leads them through the temple.... ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-24 Episode: 24.06.2008 - The secretive smile of the Apsaras, nymph-like deities, decorates the temple of Angkor. Yet the dance of the Apsaras was once feared lost.... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-24 The secretive smile of the Apsaras, nymph-like deities, decorates the temple of Angkor. Yet the dance of the Apsaras was once feared lost.... ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-17 Episode: 17.06.2008 - The researchers face a tricky task: a relief in the temple of Angkor needs to be secured. They have to be careful when setting up the scaffolding. One false move and the sandstone could crumble. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-17 The researchers face a tricky task: a relief in the temple of Angkor needs to be secured. They have to be careful when setting up the scaffolding. One false move and the sandstone could crumble. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-10 Episode: 10.06.2008 - It had a colourful past, but the central shrine of the temple of Koh Ker is severely damaged. Once, Koh Ker was decorated with magnificent wall paintings and innumerable reliefs and statues. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-10 It had a colourful past, but the central shrine of the temple of Koh Ker is severely damaged. Once, Koh Ker was decorated with magnificent wall paintings and innumerable reliefs and statues. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-03 Episode: 03.06.2008 - Who built Angkor? The team from the German Apsara Conservation Project eagerly awaits new findings from Christoph Poitier, but it is very hard to get definitive proof.... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-06-03 Who built Angkor? The team from the German Apsara Conservation Project eagerly awaits new findings from Christoph Poitier, but it is very hard to get definitive proof.... ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-27 Episode: 27.05.2008 - Broad swathes of land in Cambodia are still heavily mined following decades of civil war. The mine seekers from the Cambodian Mine Action Center are working to make the land accessible again. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-27 Broad swathes of land in Cambodia are still heavily mined following decades of civil war. The mine seekers from the Cambodian Mine Action Center are working to make the land accessible again. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-20 Episode: 20.05.2008 - Now the adhesive that was developed with utmost care in Cologne is being put to use, because there are rows upon rows of dancers waiting to be seen by the stone doctors. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-20 Now the adhesive that was developed with utmost care in Cologne is being put to use, because there are rows upon rows of dancers waiting to be seen by the stone doctors. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-13 Episode: 13.05.2008 - In the lab at Cologne University of Applied Sciences the students make test samples of mortar especially developed for use in conservation using various types of stone powder and sand specially flown in for the purpose.... Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-13 In the lab at Cologne University of Applied Sciences the students make test samples of mortar especially developed for use in conservation using various types of stone powder and sand specially flown in for the purpose.... ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-06 Episode: 06.05.2008 - Back in Cologne, Professor Leisen analyses the samples of stone from the ancient quarry of O Thmor Dop. That is where the blocks of stone that were used to build the temples and sculptures in Angkor are thought to have originated from. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-05-06 Back in Cologne, Professor Leisen analyses the samples of stone from the ancient quarry of O Thmor Dop. That is where the blocks of stone that were used to build the temples and sculptures in Angkor are thought to have originated from. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-04-29 Episode: 29.04.2008 - First a knock to see what state the stone statues are in, but then it is necessary to drill into the statue. That is the only way of determining the condition of the stone below the surface. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-04-29 First a knock to see what state the stone statues are in, but then it is necessary to drill into the statue. That is the only way of determining the condition of the stone below the surface. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-04-22 Episode: 22.04.2008 - A caravan of motorbikes winds its way through the jungle. Many of the Khmer temples and other buildings are buried deep in the Cambodian jungle. Professor Leisen and his students have set out to study some of them. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-04-22 A caravan of motorbikes winds its way through the jungle. Many of the Khmer temples and other buildings are buried deep in the Cambodian jungle. Professor Leisen and his students have set out to study some of them. ]]> http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-04-15 Episode: 15.04.2008 - With 350 tympanums, 1,450 square metres of bas-reliefs, 1,850 Apsaras, this world famous temple complex is a building of superlatives, and an enormous restoration site. For over ten years, researchers from around the world have been battling to save it. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-04-15 With 350 tympanums, 1,450 square metres of bas-reliefs, 1,850 Apsaras, this world famous temple complex is a building of superlatives, and an enormous restoration site. For over ten years, researchers from around the world have been battling to save it. ]]>