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The Hidden City of Angkor: Life Beyond the Temples
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the everyday world of Angkor beyond its famous stone temples. They discuss the wooden houses on stilts, the markets along the river, and the daily routines of farmers, fishermen, and craftsmen. Drawing on the observations of the Chinese emissary Zhou Daguan, they paint a vivid picture of a bustling city where religion and daily life intertwined. They also touch on the role of women, the significance of the baray waterways, and the surprising simplicity of royal residences compared to the grand public monuments. Along the way, they consider how…
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