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Indravarman III: The Forgotten King Who Built the West Baray
Angkor's water system is legendary, but one king's contribution is often overlooked. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of Indravarman III, the 9th-century king who ordered the construction of the West Baray — a massive reservoir that held nearly 50 million cubic meters of water. They discuss how this engineering marvel supported Angkor's agriculture, the religious symbolism of the baray as a 'sea of creation', and the controversy over whether Indravarman III was a usurper who seized the throne from his nephew. The conversation also touches on the Preah…
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