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The Temple of Preah Khan: Angkor's Buddhist University
In this episode, we explore Preah Khan, one of the largest temple complexes built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. While Angkor Wat and the Bayon get most of the attention, Preah Khan was a functional university and hospital complex, with a library, chapels, and over 1,000 students. We discuss its dual identity as a Buddhist monastery dedicated to Avalokiteshvara and a fortress on the site of a decisive battle against the Cham. The episode also examines how the temple's inscriptions record the daily operations, including the 18 major deities and the community of monks who…
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