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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Science
Caitlin Cassidy

Archaeology world mourns Damian Evans, who discovered medieval cities near Angkor Wat

Damian Evans
Damian Evans’ PhD research produced a comprehensive map of Angkor in Cambodia based on aerial photographs, survey and remote sensing technology. Photograph: Sydney Edu

The world-leading Australian Canadian archaeologist Dr Damian Evans, who played a critical role in discovering previously undocumented medieval urban areas near Angkor Wat, has died from brain lymphoma.

Close friends confirmed Evans passed away on 12 September in Paris, where he was based working at the École Française d’Extrême-Orient.

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