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The Temple That Turned to Stone: Angkor Wat's Hidden History
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument on Earth, but its story goes far beyond its famous silhouette. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the temple's origins, its dedication to Vishnu by Suryavarman II, and its surprising transformation from a Hindu sanctuary to a Buddhist pilgrimage site. They examine the bas-reliefs that encode epic battles and cosmic myths, the astronomical alignments that tie the structure to the heavens, and the practical engineering that made it endure. Along the way, they consider the shifting roles of the temple — as a fortress, a monastery, a tourist…
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