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Angkor Wat's Bas-Reliefs: The Khmer Empire's Stone History
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the extraordinary bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat—a vast stone chronicle carved into the walls of the 12th-century temple. They discuss how the reliefs depict the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, the Battle of Kurukshetra from the Mahabharata, and the historical procession of King Suryavarman II. The conversation also covers the less-known gallery of heaven and hell, the apsara dancers, and the recent discovery of hidden paintings and graffiti left by pilgrims centuries ago. Lucas explains the techniques used by Khmer artisans, the sandstone…
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