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Angkor Wat's Bas-Reliefs: The Empire Carved in Stone
Lucas and Luna explore the vast narrative bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat, the largest continuous stone carvings in the world. They walk through the Gallery of Heaven and Hell, the Churning of the Ocean of Milk, and the Battle of Kurukshetra, unpacking how these 1,200 square meters of sandstone tell the story of Khmer kingship, Hindu cosmology, and military power. They discuss why Suryavarman II built this epic visual propaganda, how the carvings blend myth and history, and what they reveal about Angkorian society—from courtly life to naval battles. Lucas explains the technical mastery of the…
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