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The Khmer Empire's Angkor Wat Bas-Reliefs as History Text
In Episode 100 of The Khmer Empire, Lucas and Luna step away from the kings and invasions to examine something that survives them all: the stone bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat. These aren't just decoration—they are a deliberate historical record carved by Suryavarman II's court to legitimize his rule, document his military campaigns, and root his reign in Hindu cosmology. Lucas walks Luna through the key panels: the Churning of the Ocean of Milk on the east gallery, the 1177 Cham naval battle on the south gallery, the parade of Suryavarman II's army, and the punishment of hell…
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