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Srivijaya's Lost Capital: The Search for Palembang's Ancient Port
Where was Srivijaya's capital, really? For decades, historians assumed Palembang was the heart of the maritime empire, but recent archaeological digs on the Musi River have turned up evidence that challenges this. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the puzzling gap between Chinese chronicles describing a bustling port city and the surprisingly sparse physical remains at Palembang. They discuss the mysterious 'Kota Kapur' inscription, the possibility that the capital shifted over time, and the role of the Orang Laut in controlling the strait from hidden bases. We also look…
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