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The Sdok Kak Thom Inscription: Khmer Empire's Founding Text
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most important documents from the Khmer Empire: the Sdok Kak Thom inscription, a 1052 CE stone slab that records the devaraja cult and the lineage of the priests who served it. They explore how this inscription, discovered at a remote temple in present-day Thailand, rewrites our understanding of Khmer state religion, the founding of Angkor, and the political role of the priestly family. Lucas explains the inscription's account of Jayavarman II's ritual on Phnom Kulen, the establishment of the devaraja as a sacred royal mandate…
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