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The Engineer King: Jayavarman VII's Forgotten Roads and Bridges
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the engineering marvels of Angkor's most prolific builder, Jayavarman VII. While his temples like the Bayon and Ta Prohm are famous, his network of roads, rest houses, and stone bridges was equally revolutionary. They discuss the 1,000-kilometer highway system connecting Angkor to Phimai, the 119 rest houses with fire and water for pilgrims, and the remarkable Spean Praptos bridge still in use today. They also examine how this infrastructure supported the empire's military and religious integration, and why later neglect contributed to…
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