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The Khmer Empire's Invisible Walls: Life Inside Angkor Thom
We’ve talked about the engineers who built the barays and the astronomers who aligned the temples, but today we’re looking at the people who actually lived in the shadow of those stone giants. This episode explores the urban planning of Yasodharapura, specifically the capital city of Angkor Thom. We examine how the city was designed not just as a political center, but as a cosmic diagram on earth, with its walls, moats, and gates serving both defensive and spiritual purposes. We’ll look at the unique architecture of the South Gate, where the causeway is lined with statues of devas and asuras…
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