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Majapahit's Water Roads: The Canals That Fed an Empire
When we talk about Majapahit, we often picture stone gateways and keris blades, but the empire's real engine might have been something far more humble: water. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the vast canal system that crisscrossed the Brantas River delta around Trowulan. Drawing on archaeological surveys and the Negarakertagama, they trace how Majapahit engineers diverted rivers, built massive reservoirs like Candi Tikus, and constructed a network of waterways that transported rice, controlled floods, and connected the capital to the sea. They discuss the practical challenges of…
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