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The Khmer Empire's Forgotten Merchant Kings
While we often fixate on the stone temples and hydraulic engineering of Angkor, the true engine of the Khmer Empire was its vibrant maritime trade network. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Khmer kings of the 12th and 13th centuries positioned themselves as central nodes in the Indian Ocean commerce system. We look at the specific policies that attracted foreign merchants, the role of Kompong Phlu as a bustling port city, and the diplomatic gifts exchanged between Jayavarman VII and Song China. This conversation moves beyond the jungle-covered ruins to reveal a sophisticated…
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