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The Khmer Empire's Lost Kings: The Rise of Yasovarman I
We step away from the grand monuments of Jayavarman VII and Suryavarman II to explore the reign of King Yasovarman I in the early ninth century. Often overlooked, his decision to move the capital from Hariharalaya to Yasodharapura reshaped the Khmer Empire’s political and spiritual center for centuries. Lucas traces how this shift wasn't just a change of address but a consolidation of power through the construction of Mount Phnom and the establishment of new temple rituals. Luna helps unpack the significance of moving the royal palace near the sacred mountain, creating a microcosm of the…
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