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Angkor Thom: Jayavarman VII's City of Giants
Most people know Angkor Wat, but Angkor Thom is a whole other level — a fortified city larger than any medieval European capital, built by Jayavarman VII after the Cham invasion of 1177. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the creation of Angkor Thom: its massive walls, the enigmatic Bayon temple with its 216 smiling faces, and the practical innovations that made the city function — from its sophisticated water management to its hospitals and rest houses along the empire's highways. We dive into Jayavarman VII's personal story — a prince who became king after the disaster and…
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