Srivijaya's Lost Capital: The Archaeology of Muara Takus

The Srivijaya Empire: Southeast Asia's Forgotten Maritime Superpower — Fexingo History · Sep 30, 2026 · 6m · transcript

For decades, historians have looked to Palembang as the beating heart of the Srivijaya Empire, but recent excavations at Muara Takus in Riau Province suggest a different story. In this episode, we explore the discovery of the Muara Takus temple complex, a massive brick structure that rivals Borobudur in scale and significance. We examine the inscriptions found on-site, particularly the Telaga Batu and Kedukan Bukit connections, which hint at a northern administrative center or perhaps a rival power base during the empire's expansion under Dapunta Hyang. Lucas walks us through the…