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The Leper King: Angkor's Strangest Statue and Its Secret
In this episode of The Khmer Empire, Lucas and Luna explore one of Angkor's most mysterious figures: the Leper King. They discuss the enigmatic statue at the Terrace of the Leper King in Angkor Thom, its possible identities—including the legendary king Yasovarman I and the god Yama—and the medical and cultural context behind the name. The conversation delves into the statue's unique posture, the discovery of a hidden underground chamber beneath the terrace, and what the leprosy motif might reveal about Khmer attitudes toward disease and kingship. They also touch on the restoration…
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