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The Khmer Empire's Banteay Chhmar: Angkor's Forgotten Megalith
Banteay Chhmar, a colossal temple complex in northwestern Cambodia, is often called 'Angkor's forgotten megalith.' Built largely under Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century, it rivals Angkor Thom in scale but remains overshadowed by its more famous cousin. Recent excavations—including LiDAR surveys by the Global Heritage Fund—have revealed a sprawling city of over 2,000 hectares, complete with a giant baray and an elaborate network of laterite roads. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the temple's stunning bas-reliefs, including the famous 'Avalokiteshvara of…
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