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The Khmer Empire's Secret Grain Reserves
While much has been written about Angkor’s massive barays and hydraulic engineering, the true foundation of the Khmer Empire lay in its agricultural surplus. This episode explores how the Khmer state managed food security through a sophisticated system of grain storage and redistribution, centered around the concept of the 'royal granary'. We examine the archaeological evidence from sites like Chrouy Changvar and the accounts of Zhou Daguan, who described the vast rice stores that sustained the empire during droughts and wars. By analyzing the relationship between water management…
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