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The Black Stone of Preah Vihear: A Khmer Temple on the Edge
Perched on a 525-meter cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, Preah Vihear is one of the most dramatically situated temples of the Khmer Empire. Built over centuries by seven Khmer monarchs, its dedication to Shiva and its role as a pilgrimage site for ascetics reveal a side of Angkorian religion less explored in our earlier episodes. In this episode, Lucas and Luna discuss the temple's construction under Suryavarman I and II, its unique 'black stone' linga, and the legendary footprint of the Buddha carved into its sanctuary. They also delve into the temple's modern fate as a…
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