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Srivijaya's Bamboo Walls: The Invisible Defense of Palembang
While earlier episodes have explored Srivijaya’s naval prowess and spice trade, this episode turns its gaze to the capital itself: Palembang. We uncover how the city was protected not by stone walls, but by a sophisticated system of bamboo palisades, tidal moats, and mangrove forests. Through the lens of Chinese diplomatic records and local archaeological findings, we examine how Srivijayan engineers turned the swampy Musi River delta into an impregnable fortress. Lucas and Luna discuss the strategic genius behind these 'invisible walls,' the role of the Orang Laut in maintaining…
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