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The Khmer Empire's Salt Industry: Mining Angkor's 'White Gold'
Long before Angkor Wat rose from the jungle, salt was the foundation of the Khmer Empire's economy and power. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the hidden history of salt production in ancient Cambodia — from the coastal salt pans of Kampot and Kep to the inland salt mines of the Cardamom Mountains. They explore how this everyday mineral became a strategic resource that fueled trade, paid armies, and even influenced the empire's political geography. Discover the ingenious techniques the Khmers used to harvest salt, the networks that distributed it across the empire, and the…
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