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Angkor's Sandstone Quarry: How the Khmers Moved Mountains
The temples of Angkor are built from millions of sandstone blocks, some weighing over 50 tons. How did an empire without wheeled vehicles or iron tools saw, transport, and lift these stones? In this episode, we explore the Phnom Kulen quarry 40 kilometers away, the ingenious use of Tonlé Sap's seasonal floods for floating rafts, and the labor system that mobilized thousands of workers. Lucas and Luna discuss the role of elephants, bamboo scaffolding, and the puzzling absence of quarry marks. They also examine the logistical genius behind the 300-kilometer canal network that delivered…
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