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Srivijaya's Golden Age: The Temple of Mount Meru
While previous episodes explored Srivijaya’s naval dominance and monastic universities, this episode turns its gaze to the physical heart of the empire: the capital city of Palembang itself. We examine the archaeological and textual evidence for a monumental Hindu-Buddhist temple complex known as the Vihara of Mount Meru, described in Chinese records as a structure of gold and silver that rivaled the grandeur of Borobudur. Lucas and Luna discuss how this architectural marvel served not just as a religious center but as a political statement of cosmic order, projecting Srivijaya’s power across…
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